The Immortelles (2010)
“Damita groaned. “I’m sure we’ll freeze to death on that old boat. I know it doesn’t have any heat.”
Juanita Mendez looked up from putting Damita’s undergarments in a small gray valise. She shook her head with displeasure, saying, “You complain about everything, Damita. Why don’t you concentrate on the bright side of things?”
Damita was standing at the window. She looked out at the gray skies, and then at the ground below. “We should have gone to Savannah before winter got here.”
Indeed, winter ...had proven to be harsh along the river. It was the middle of November, and people walked the streets bundled up beyond recognition. New Orleans seemed to be a different place when this happened: most of the frivolity, singing, and joy was frozen along with the ground and the trees. Damita turned and put her arm around her aunt. “I’m sorry, ma tante. I won’t complain anymore. Here, I’ll finish my packing, and you go see to yours.”
“I packed last night. I’m all ready.”MoreLess
Juanita Mendez looked up from putting Damita’s undergarments in a small gray valise. She shook her head with displeasure, saying, “You complain about everything, Damita. Why don’t you concentrate on the bright side of things?”
Damita was standing at the window. She looked out at the gray skies, and then at the ground below. “We should have gone to Savannah before winter got here.”
Indeed, winter ...had proven to be harsh along the river. It was the middle of November, and people walked the streets bundled up beyond recognition. New Orleans seemed to be a different place when this happened: most of the frivolity, singing, and joy was frozen along with the ground and the trees. Damita turned and put her arm around her aunt. “I’m sorry, ma tante. I won’t complain anymore. Here, I’ll finish my packing, and you go see to yours.”
“I packed last night. I’m all ready.”MoreLess
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