[Sweeping noises] “Be careful with that basin, daughters: you almost knocked it over.” “Yes, Mother.” “Why are we sweeping the dormitories, Mother?” “Because we have visitors coming. You know about the …
He wanted to place a hand on her shoulder but hesitated. Hunched over the dead body she looked so small and fragile. *Looked* He knew better by now than to …
Writing was painful; it required all her concentration to keep a steady hand. Someone was shuffling their feet nearby. It was a small but irritatingly persistent sound that cut right …
“Delilah, what is this?” “An invitation, Mother.” “Yes, I see that. I was referring to the part at the bottom.” “Oh, this part, Mother?” “Yes, Delilah, that part. The part …