“When she spied Bird perched on top of his cage instead of inside, she sighed. He had escaped once again. Since she had also forgotten to put the cover on the cage last night, she must have slept straight through his morning serenade. After dragging herself out of bed, she filled his food bowl with a fresh supply of seeds. The instant he hopped inside the cage to eat, she closed the door, hoping for a little peace to say her prayers and dress for the day. Half an hour later, with Thomas’...s invitation to spend a day with him the day after tomorrow wrapped around her heart of hopes, she descended the back staircase in the confectionery. She felt more refreshed and just plain happier than she had been for many, many months. The aroma of a heavenly stew awaited her. Famished to the point she was a bit light-headed, she held on to the railing for fear she might take a tumble and add yet another bump to her head. For the first time in months, Martha realized she felt a renewed spirit within.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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