I was tempted to run down to the kitchen, but the memory of Dad’s words stopped me. Fearful, nervous, insecure--wasn’t that what he’d told Aunt Blythe? She’d already seen me behave like a baby once to...
I wished that the chains would break and the wind would sweep me up, up, up into the sky, beyond the clouds, beyond the sun and the moon, to some marvelous kingdom where no one ever changed and friend...
In Riverview, we stopped at Larkin’s Drugstore for a cold drink. Leaving the rest of us to scramble out unaided, John offered Hannah his hand. Although I’d just seen her leap out of a tree as fearless...
In the sudden silence, Andrew grabbed my hand and shook it. I’ll miss you, Drew. You’ve been a regular gent.It was hard not to cry, but I was determined to show Andrew I could be as tough as he was. I...
It must be a shock to see us so old, Hannah said. I’m afraid I couldn’t climb a tree or shoot a marble if my life depended on it. Neither could Andrew, but I doubt he’ll admit it.If I put my mind to i...
Long before I was ready to say good-bye, Hannah rose to her feet and beckoned to Andrew. We’ve had enough excitement for one day. It’s time to leave.After making sure Aunt Blythe wasn’t looking, Andre...
Maybe we should give Andrew a little test, just to make sure the fever didn’t damage his brain.Don’t be silly. Hannah tapped the rolled magazine on her knee as if she wanted to whack Edward even harde...
Now don’t go too fast, John, Mama said. And be careful of the curve at the bottom of the hill. Sometimes Mr. Pettengill’s cattle get out and block the road.Yes, ma’am. John cranked up the engine. The...
Odd, isn’t it? You know when your birthday is, but not your death day, even though you pass the date year after year, never suspecting that some day…
Our voices sounded small in the noisy darkness. We called her name again and again. We waved our flashlights in hope that she’d see their bobbing light. We were hoarse from calling. And desperate when...
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