Barry (2013)
“When the avalanches hit, the older dogs—Old Luc and Marius and Father—would go to the front door to wait while the clerics got ready. The clerics put on their cloaks and hats and took their long sticks in hand. Then the dogs would lead the way out into the snow with the clerics following behind, dragging their long sleds.
I would wait anxiously by the door. Sometimes I waited all day for them to come back. Once Marius returned alone. He barked and barked.
We need more help! he said.
Is it bad? ...I asked.
Some men are trapped in an avalanche! Marius said. He panted from the long run.
What will you do? I asked.
Brother Martin and Brother Gaston came to the door.
“What’s wrong, Marius?” asked Brother Martin.
Marius grabbed Brother Martin’s hand in his mouth and pulled.
Brother Martin looked at Brother Gaston and said, “It seems we are needed.”
Brother Martin, Brother Gaston, and two marronniers donned their heavy cloaks and got their long sticks. I said to Marius, What’s happening out there?MoreLess
I would wait anxiously by the door. Sometimes I waited all day for them to come back. Once Marius returned alone. He barked and barked.
We need more help! he said.
Is it bad? ...I asked.
Some men are trapped in an avalanche! Marius said. He panted from the long run.
What will you do? I asked.
Brother Martin and Brother Gaston came to the door.
“What’s wrong, Marius?” asked Brother Martin.
Marius grabbed Brother Martin’s hand in his mouth and pulled.
Brother Martin looked at Brother Gaston and said, “It seems we are needed.”
Brother Martin, Brother Gaston, and two marronniers donned their heavy cloaks and got their long sticks. I said to Marius, What’s happening out there?MoreLess
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