When Johnny Came Marching Home
When Johnny Came Marching Home
“"Do I look all right? I asked.
He nodded. "Ya look jus' fine, son." "Then why are you smiling like you're seeing something funny?" I was wearing my newest pair of trousers and my newest shirt, and I was thinking I appeared the best I possibly could.
"Tha's not what's makin' me smile," my father said. "I'm just marvelin' at how big ya've gotten, how yer almost a full growed-up man. I guess it just makes me happy ta see it." I felt my face heating up under the compliment. My father must h...ave seen it too, because he glanced away, not wanting to embarrass me further.
"I expect all the town kids will be at the church dance," he said. "That should mean you'll have a good time." He paused as if considering what else he wanted to say. "Will Rebecca Johnson be there?" "I guess she will. Why do you ask?" "I just noticed the way ya been lookin' at her lately. An' the way she looks at you." My lips began to form a denial, but the words wouldn't come.MoreLess
He nodded. "Ya look jus' fine, son." "Then why are you smiling like you're seeing something funny?" I was wearing my newest pair of trousers and my newest shirt, and I was thinking I appeared the best I possibly could.
"Tha's not what's makin' me smile," my father said. "I'm just marvelin' at how big ya've gotten, how yer almost a full growed-up man. I guess it just makes me happy ta see it." I felt my face heating up under the compliment. My father must h...ave seen it too, because he glanced away, not wanting to embarrass me further.
"I expect all the town kids will be at the church dance," he said. "That should mean you'll have a good time." He paused as if considering what else he wanted to say. "Will Rebecca Johnson be there?" "I guess she will. Why do you ask?" "I just noticed the way ya been lookin' at her lately. An' the way she looks at you." My lips began to form a denial, but the words wouldn't come.MoreLess
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