Whirlwind
“No aroma wafted up from it—but she couldn’t tell whether or not that was a point in its favor. “I’m not sure what they’re feeding us.”
“Frank, I’m glad you offered to pray.” Isabelle sighed. “God would have known I was lying if I said I was thankful for this.”
Millicent whispered in her sister’s ear, “I’m thankful—after this kind of fare for the passage, it won’t be hard to cinch myself in.”
“But we paid more for this ship than we would for another because it included meals.”
Wrinkling her nose..., Millicent shuddered. “If you think it smells down here now, just imagine the reek if everyone had brought food with them.”
Frank bowed his head. “Lord, grant us the strength to endure this voyage and direct us as we embark on a new life. We pray for your protection and providence, and thank you for the warmth of this meal. Amen.”
“The bowl is warm. It makes my hands feel good.” Millicent continued to cup it in her palms.
Isabelle arched a brow. “You’re dawdling so I’ll test the first bite.”MoreLess
“Frank, I’m glad you offered to pray.” Isabelle sighed. “God would have known I was lying if I said I was thankful for this.”
Millicent whispered in her sister’s ear, “I’m thankful—after this kind of fare for the passage, it won’t be hard to cinch myself in.”
“But we paid more for this ship than we would for another because it included meals.”
Wrinkling her nose..., Millicent shuddered. “If you think it smells down here now, just imagine the reek if everyone had brought food with them.”
Frank bowed his head. “Lord, grant us the strength to endure this voyage and direct us as we embark on a new life. We pray for your protection and providence, and thank you for the warmth of this meal. Amen.”
“The bowl is warm. It makes my hands feel good.” Millicent continued to cup it in her palms.
Isabelle arched a brow. “You’re dawdling so I’ll test the first bite.”MoreLess
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