“Hannah was out in the utility room fussin’ about not being able to find her snow boots. Caleb had disappeared upstairs again for the third time—for something he said he needed for school. Anna Mae was the only calm sibling, sitting near the back door, arms crossed over her chest, like she was awful close to surrenderin’ her patience. ‘‘Ach, it’s just never like this, of a mornin’.’’ Lydia glanced at Aunt Sarah, who was busying herself with washing dishes. ‘‘With so many children to get ready, I...’d expect it would be this way every morning.’’ Lydia forced a smile. ‘‘They’re goin’ to be late if they don’t hurry, that’s for sure.’’ Aunt Sarah stopped what she was doing, turned, and dried her hands on the towel hanging over the counter. ‘‘How can I help expedite things?’’ Expedite? Lydia made sure she didn’t laugh at this peculiar English word. But she knew if her brothers and sisters didn’t leave in the next minute or two, they most certainly would be tardy.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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