Rebecca's Promise
“Six was when Leona suggested she get up because that would be early enough to prepare breakfast for the family.
“Nothing fancy,” Leona had told her. “On Sunday mornings we just cook oatmeal and make toast.”
Rebecca rolled over, trying to sleep till six, but it was no use. The newness of the house and the day’s duties were simply too much. She climbed out of bed and immediately was impressed by the warmth of the room. Last night she hadn’t noticed it, but this morning it was pronounced. Tonight ...she would have to find the register and close it before retiring. A warm room was not meant for sleeping—at least not for a Keim.
She clicked off the alarm clock before leaving the room and stepped into the dark kitchen. Not knowing where to find any of the gas lanterns, she returned to her room for the kerosene lamp. It would have to do for now. By its dim flickering light, she found the box of Quaker Oatmeal, a suitable pan, and began heating the water. The toast would have to be made in the oven, but she would wait until the last minute so it would stay warm.MoreLess
“Nothing fancy,” Leona had told her. “On Sunday mornings we just cook oatmeal and make toast.”
Rebecca rolled over, trying to sleep till six, but it was no use. The newness of the house and the day’s duties were simply too much. She climbed out of bed and immediately was impressed by the warmth of the room. Last night she hadn’t noticed it, but this morning it was pronounced. Tonight ...she would have to find the register and close it before retiring. A warm room was not meant for sleeping—at least not for a Keim.
She clicked off the alarm clock before leaving the room and stepped into the dark kitchen. Not knowing where to find any of the gas lanterns, she returned to her room for the kerosene lamp. It would have to do for now. By its dim flickering light, she found the box of Quaker Oatmeal, a suitable pan, and began heating the water. The toast would have to be made in the oven, but she would wait until the last minute so it would stay warm.MoreLess
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