Ellie
“. . no radio or piano, no electricity or telephone, no draperies at the windows. But everything was neat and clean.
Suppertime was different, too. A big kettle of hot soup was set in the center of the table. A dipper was placed in the kettle. Then after a silent prayer, all of them took turns holding their soup plates up to the kettle while Mother ladled out a portion for each one. Missy had never eaten any soup like this. When she asked what it was, Ellie's mother said, "Rivvel soup." It w...as made from milk, flour, eggs, a pat of butter, salted and peppered to taste. She liked it and took a second helping. Then, of course, there were half-moon pies. Everything tasted so good. There was more homemade bread and apple butter, too.
After everyone finished eating, they bowed their heads again in silent thanks. Then the two girls began to clear the table and wash the dishes.
"Do you want to wash or dry?" asked Ellie.
"I don't care," replied Missy.MoreLess
Suppertime was different, too. A big kettle of hot soup was set in the center of the table. A dipper was placed in the kettle. Then after a silent prayer, all of them took turns holding their soup plates up to the kettle while Mother ladled out a portion for each one. Missy had never eaten any soup like this. When she asked what it was, Ellie's mother said, "Rivvel soup." It w...as made from milk, flour, eggs, a pat of butter, salted and peppered to taste. She liked it and took a second helping. Then, of course, there were half-moon pies. Everything tasted so good. There was more homemade bread and apple butter, too.
After everyone finished eating, they bowed their heads again in silent thanks. Then the two girls began to clear the table and wash the dishes.
"Do you want to wash or dry?" asked Ellie.
"I don't care," replied Missy.MoreLess
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