She looked dismayed. Maybe she’d never seen such a reaction to one of her cures.
I didn’t see how I could say no. I knew if I were in her shoes, I’d feel the same.
She told me to never go anywhere without a book, a bathing suit, and a sweater.
He clutched my hand, and I felt his fingers bucking. They were always in motion, but my father held on as hard as he could.
I had to stay quiet. No one could know what was happening. I had to lie perfectly still or things would get even worse.
