“When the idea of talking to her about Sally had first occurred to him, he’d immediately rejected it. But then, this morning, he’d changed his mind. After all, who knew Sally as well as her own mother?He pressed the button next to the front door and listened to the soft melody of the chimes. When there was no answer, he pressed the bell again. Then, just as he was about to turn away, the door opened, and Phyllis, her eyes rimmed in red, and her face suddenly showing her years, gazed out at him.“...Steve.” Her eyes darted around as she looked for Sally, then her brows furrowed in puzzlement “Isn’t Sally with you?”“No.” Offering no further explanation, Steve asked if he could come in, and Phyllis suddenly stepped back.“Of course. I’m sorry, Steve. I—well, I’m afraid I haven’t been having a very good day.”Steve paused. “Maybe I should come back another time.”“No, no.” She closed the door, and led Steve into the parlor. “I was just getting rid of some things.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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