The promised notification was hanging over her head. The postman's knock within the neighbourhood was beginning to bring its daily terrors -and if reading could banish the idea for even half an hour, it was something gained.

Summary

This quote describes the anxious anticipation of a promised notification that is causing worry for the speaker. The sound of the postman's knock in their neighborhood triggers a sense of fear and uncertainty. The act of reading provides a temporary respite from these distressing thoughts. Even though it may only provide a brief distraction, it is seen as a small victory in gaining a temporary escape from their anxieties.

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