“A crisp, cool morning that made Clara feel hopeful, and for the first time in weeks, not awaken caked with sweat. She got out of bed and went to the window, pushing it up and feeling the instant chill on the breeze as it drifted inside her bedroom. She also felt hopeful about their debt. Because of Beatrice—sweet Beatrice!—they were well on their way to covering the cost of the outstanding electric bill. Clara was confident that by mid-November, they would have lights. And heat. She got dressed... and went through the house in search of dirty laundry. She tried to go to the laundromat early Saturday mornings right when it opened to avoid the crowd. It was not her idea to spend hours there waiting for machines to open. Plus, the people who frequented the mat were strange, and she preferred to get in and out as quickly as possible. She headed into Beatrice’s room and hunted around for anything that looked like it needed washing. Once the basket was full, she made her way to the front door.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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