Cat's Cradle (2011)
“Leafless trees edged the plot, a permanent guard of forked-limbed mourners presiding over us mortals doomed to be buried at their roots. The rest of the Moirs had recovered enough to attend but from the look on their faces it was clear that the emotional blow had taken all strength from them. They were sinking like a tent with the centre pole removed. They clung together at the graveside, finding what comfort they could in each other. Katrine had a stoic expression as she watched her mother’s c...offin being lowered into the damp soil; she seemed to be silently assuming the burden of caring for the family, steeling herself for stepping into Mrs Moir’s shoes. Mr Moir, still weak, leaned on Dougie’s broad shoulder, his face grey. Ian cuddled Jeannie in his arms while the little girl sobbed.
As for me, I felt I had no right to stand with them. Held by a promise to a dead woman, I could not now make myself known to my cousins without dishonouring her memory. So I stood outside the family group, just another neighbour come to pay her respects.MoreLess
As for me, I felt I had no right to stand with them. Held by a promise to a dead woman, I could not now make myself known to my cousins without dishonouring her memory. So I stood outside the family group, just another neighbour come to pay her respects.MoreLess
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