“His hands were shaky; he needed his self-medication. Jed hated this weakness, this dependency, but he’d find comfort soon, and then he’d forget his personal failings while he drifted in the velvet haze. Hannah had gone on up to the house to start supper, and now Jed walked briskly to the door. He paused and knocked lightly before he entered, made an excuse to visit the surgery as he passed her in the kitchen, and headed for his stash. He swallowed the opiate, taking care to hide the bottle b...ehind several books before walking back to join Hannah. She was tired and dusty. “I found mail on the doorstep, one for me and the rest for you,” she motioned to letters stacked on the table. Jed picked up the mail and opened the letter on top. It was from his friend, Doctor Cole. Dear Jedediah, I write you with pleasure that I am well, and hope you are the same. Doctor Sutton should have arrived by this time. You have no doubt enjoyed her quick mind, easy disposition, and pleasant manner in all things, in spite of her coming from a hard place.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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