The Hand-Me-Down Family (2009)
“Mayweather’s parlor, surrounded by at least twenty-five ladies of varying ages.
The children had escaped to the backyard, where Jack and Virgil had engaged them in a game of horseshoes.
Callie envied them. She couldn’t remember ever being in the midst of such a crowded room, much less finding herself the center of attention at such a gathering.
Her family would never have allowed it. One of her sisters would have stood beside her at all times, keeping her company while shielding her from undue ...attention. Far from serving in that capacity, Mrs. Mayweather was busy circulating amongst her guests.
During a lull in the ever-shifting conversation, Callie stole away to the corner table where a punch bowl sat. Her head spun from all the introductions. How in the world was she going to remember all those names, much less which faces they went with?
But at least she hadn’t made any embarrassing missteps yet. Perhaps Mrs. Mayweather’s plan hadn’t been so dreadful after all. Callie filled one of the delicate crystal cups and took a fortifying sip before turning to face the room again.MoreLess
The children had escaped to the backyard, where Jack and Virgil had engaged them in a game of horseshoes.
Callie envied them. She couldn’t remember ever being in the midst of such a crowded room, much less finding herself the center of attention at such a gathering.
Her family would never have allowed it. One of her sisters would have stood beside her at all times, keeping her company while shielding her from undue ...attention. Far from serving in that capacity, Mrs. Mayweather was busy circulating amongst her guests.
During a lull in the ever-shifting conversation, Callie stole away to the corner table where a punch bowl sat. Her head spun from all the introductions. How in the world was she going to remember all those names, much less which faces they went with?
But at least she hadn’t made any embarrassing missteps yet. Perhaps Mrs. Mayweather’s plan hadn’t been so dreadful after all. Callie filled one of the delicate crystal cups and took a fortifying sip before turning to face the room again.MoreLess
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