Friday, November 7, 2025

Before Dorothy page 11

 Before Dorothy page 11 by ric gustafson


Dorothy's eyes got big as the scary woman walked in. She walked up to the candy counter.
" Do you have the money to pay for that?".
Frightened, Dorothy put the candy back on the counter. She ran back to Emily.
Wilhelmina West frowned at Emily. " She's with you".
Emily stared at her. " Yes, she's with me".
" Oh yes, your sister's child". Her voice hesitated. " Didn't mean to startle her".
Emily gave the woman a stare. " You shouldn't throw accusations at innocent children".
" Children are nothing but trouble". Shaking her head, Wilhelmina walked out of the store. She got back on her bicycle. She rode away in a huff.
Emily picked up the box. She opened the store's front door. " Thank you again for the box Laurie".
Emily and Dorothy walked toward the car.
" Aunt Em, that scary lady looked like a witch".


research help: ' Before Dorothy' by Hazel Gaynor


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

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