Cameo Lake
“The three were to be read in order, and duly numbered. Like a comic book narrative, the cards spelled out Grace and Joanie's adventures.
“Eat” said the first. “Drink,” said the second. “Making lots of Merry,” said the third. A fourth, real message, joined the trio: “Having a wonderful time, glad you are where you are. We will regale you with lots of stories when we get back. In the meantime, we are thinking of you on your sabbatical and expecting to read something brilliant when we get back. Ok...ay? Still enjoying your solitude? Love and kisses from the girls.”
Solitude. I could only imagine what Grace's reaction would be when she found out exactly what had become of my solitude. I climbed back into the car and pointed it toward the camp.
I hadn't gone out to the raft at noon. I told myself I was finally in the groove, but the truth was, I wasn't sure I could face Ben today. I was trying not to be troubled by the harsh criticisms of my morning's companions, but it wasn't easy.MoreLess
“Eat” said the first. “Drink,” said the second. “Making lots of Merry,” said the third. A fourth, real message, joined the trio: “Having a wonderful time, glad you are where you are. We will regale you with lots of stories when we get back. In the meantime, we are thinking of you on your sabbatical and expecting to read something brilliant when we get back. Ok...ay? Still enjoying your solitude? Love and kisses from the girls.”
Solitude. I could only imagine what Grace's reaction would be when she found out exactly what had become of my solitude. I climbed back into the car and pointed it toward the camp.
I hadn't gone out to the raft at noon. I told myself I was finally in the groove, but the truth was, I wasn't sure I could face Ben today. I was trying not to be troubled by the harsh criticisms of my morning's companions, but it wasn't easy.MoreLess
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