before Dorothy page 1

 before Dorothy page 1 by ric gustafson

Emily Gale arrived at her sister's South Shore row house. " Courage Em Courage" were Henry Gale's last words to her. She looked up at the now dull brownstone building. She frowned. She now felt sorrow, uncertainty, grief and guilt. Then she remembered what Henry had told her. Courage.

She lifted the heavy iron knocker. Then she let it fall. Nothing happened. She did the knocker again. Then the door slowly opened. A woman stepped forward into the doorway.

" Mrs Gale?".

" Yes, Emily Gale". She smiled. " I'm Annie's sister".

" I'm Cora McNulty". She grinned. " I am the housekeeper".

" Come in Mrs Gale". Cora took Emily's traveling case. " You must be tired after your long journey".

Emily stepped into the familiar wood paneled entrance hall. She smiled as she glanced around. She recognized the ceiling and the glittering chandelier.

Then she stopped. She grinned. She heard a child's voice.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric