Forbidden
“Roc made his usual rounds at twilight, the stars just beginning to poke holes in the grayness, the pale sky shimmering and the insects tuning up for the night’s orchestrations. Roc walked the perimeter of the house and workshop where Jonas built rolltop desks, deck chairs, and bird houses of all shapes and sizes. The scent of pine, cedar, and sawdust hung heavily in the air, the fragrance tinted with the pungent odor of stain, paint, and sealer.
On this night, the Fisher family had already ...had their supper of chicken, corn on the cob slathered in butter, creamed peas, fresh-baked bread, and honey, and then the family scattered in their own directions. The women were cleaning the kitchen and planning to do some needlework. Jonas had settled into his chair in the family room to read The Martyr’s Mirror, and Samuel had gone to spend time with friends.
From the guarded looks Jonas and Sally gave each other, Roc could tell they weren’t pleased with their youngest son’s outings, but they didn’t say anything.MoreLess
On this night, the Fisher family had already ...had their supper of chicken, corn on the cob slathered in butter, creamed peas, fresh-baked bread, and honey, and then the family scattered in their own directions. The women were cleaning the kitchen and planning to do some needlework. Jonas had settled into his chair in the family room to read The Martyr’s Mirror, and Samuel had gone to spend time with friends.
From the guarded looks Jonas and Sally gave each other, Roc could tell they weren’t pleased with their youngest son’s outings, but they didn’t say anything.MoreLess
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