1955 missed train
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It was in about 1955 and I was a student living in Leeds and took a girl friend to York for a day travelling by train. We missed our train back and I said that we could have a snack whilst we waited for the next train. WE went to the only eartery open and I spent all my money. I realised that we would have to catch a tram from Leeds station to her home but I did not have any money left at all and was too proud to tell her. I was struggling with an explanation as to why we should walk [a long distance] when the next train came in. We got into the carriage door in front of us and there, sitting in the carriage was my father. I did not know that he was coming to Leeds but he could and did give me money. What a coincidence!!
Jerry P
Date submitted:Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:57:05 +0000Coincidence ID:5463
