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me.”
“And your aunt, she never cared for you?”
“Not a chance. She said my mother was a gold digger and only wanted to better herself, and she says that I’m from the same stock. Those are here words not mine.”
“Gold digger? What do those words mean?”
“Oh you know, women who want a man only for their money.”
Malcolm nodded. Finally something he understood clearly. “Yes I do understand, but you are not that way and I know your mother would not have been that way. Tell me, do you wish to do something more with your life?”
“Yes I would like to do something more, but first I have to care for you. I will help you to get home and then we will see what I can do. Now, you have to get some clothing. You can’t wear the same thing for three days in a row and like you said you need a bath.”
Malcolm agreed wholeheartedly. He must be offensive to her, but she did not appear inconvenienced in any way. “Yes I agree. In my home we do not bathe as often as we should, but it has always been my custom to take a bath regularly. It is something that many find quite amusing.”
Summer jumped up “You can tell me about your home soon, but right now I have to get back. It’s after midnight and I don’t want anyone to find out I’m gone. Tomorrow, actually today, I am going to get bathing supplies to you and I will see what I can do about clothes. Have a great night rest and thanks for being a shoulder to cry on.”
At Malcolm’s inquiring look Summer laughed, suddenly carefree. It was nice to have someone else to share a bit of her burdens. With a quick farewell, she disappeared into the night.
~~~~~~0~~~~~~~
Charles arrived a day early in all of his pomp and glory, kissing his mother and sister on the cheek and barely greeted Summer, who busied herself around the living room laying out refreshments. His tan suit fit his lean frame like a hand to a glove, but his strained smile did not reach his eyes. Still he did his best to regale them with stories of mainland life, and spouted bits and pieces of legal details desperate to prove he learned something of value.
Edith’s face glowed and her pale complexion reflected a rosy hue in her contentment to see her brother. Very close in their relationship they complimented each other nicely and formed a formidable team when they were up to no good. That ‘no good’ usually involved some nasty prank to Summer’s disadvantage.
Vivian’s joy spilled over and couldn’t stop telling her son how handsome he had become. “Your father would be proud Charles to see how much you’ve grown. It is high time that you come home now and take care of things around here until we…until we have a change of circumstances.”
Summer heard her aunt’s words, but ignored the implication behind them. She had finally made her decision long overdue, and they would be lucky if they ever saw her shadow again. But Malcolm lingered in her mind. How would she arrange an introduction? The problem resolved itself at Charles next comment and Summer latched on to his words with hidden glee.
“Mother I saw lots of foreigners on the airport this morning. You should check it out and see if we need to invite anyone to the house for dinner.”
Holding her breath Summer pretended nonchalance as she waited for her aunt’s reply “Yes darling, that’s a great idea. I will call around this afternoon and find out who arrived. Then we can have them over for a nice Sunday dinner. I think Summer is preparing a turkey this weekend. Am I right?”
“Yes Aunt Vivian. That is right. I have already bought it and then I have the compliments to—”
Vivian held up her hand “There is no need to explain. Now run along and get a basin with warm water for Charles feet. I know his feet are hurting him, aren’t they darling?”
Charles turned to his mother with an expression of love sick devotion that
“And your aunt, she never cared for you?”
“Not a chance. She said my mother was a gold digger and only wanted to better herself, and she says that I’m from the same stock. Those are here words not mine.”
“Gold digger? What do those words mean?”
“Oh you know, women who want a man only for their money.”
Malcolm nodded. Finally something he understood clearly. “Yes I do understand, but you are not that way and I know your mother would not have been that way. Tell me, do you wish to do something more with your life?”
“Yes I would like to do something more, but first I have to care for you. I will help you to get home and then we will see what I can do. Now, you have to get some clothing. You can’t wear the same thing for three days in a row and like you said you need a bath.”
Malcolm agreed wholeheartedly. He must be offensive to her, but she did not appear inconvenienced in any way. “Yes I agree. In my home we do not bathe as often as we should, but it has always been my custom to take a bath regularly. It is something that many find quite amusing.”
Summer jumped up “You can tell me about your home soon, but right now I have to get back. It’s after midnight and I don’t want anyone to find out I’m gone. Tomorrow, actually today, I am going to get bathing supplies to you and I will see what I can do about clothes. Have a great night rest and thanks for being a shoulder to cry on.”
At Malcolm’s inquiring look Summer laughed, suddenly carefree. It was nice to have someone else to share a bit of her burdens. With a quick farewell, she disappeared into the night.
~~~~~~0~~~~~~~
Charles arrived a day early in all of his pomp and glory, kissing his mother and sister on the cheek and barely greeted Summer, who busied herself around the living room laying out refreshments. His tan suit fit his lean frame like a hand to a glove, but his strained smile did not reach his eyes. Still he did his best to regale them with stories of mainland life, and spouted bits and pieces of legal details desperate to prove he learned something of value.
Edith’s face glowed and her pale complexion reflected a rosy hue in her contentment to see her brother. Very close in their relationship they complimented each other nicely and formed a formidable team when they were up to no good. That ‘no good’ usually involved some nasty prank to Summer’s disadvantage.
Vivian’s joy spilled over and couldn’t stop telling her son how handsome he had become. “Your father would be proud Charles to see how much you’ve grown. It is high time that you come home now and take care of things around here until we…until we have a change of circumstances.”
Summer heard her aunt’s words, but ignored the implication behind them. She had finally made her decision long overdue, and they would be lucky if they ever saw her shadow again. But Malcolm lingered in her mind. How would she arrange an introduction? The problem resolved itself at Charles next comment and Summer latched on to his words with hidden glee.
“Mother I saw lots of foreigners on the airport this morning. You should check it out and see if we need to invite anyone to the house for dinner.”
Holding her breath Summer pretended nonchalance as she waited for her aunt’s reply “Yes darling, that’s a great idea. I will call around this afternoon and find out who arrived. Then we can have them over for a nice Sunday dinner. I think Summer is preparing a turkey this weekend. Am I right?”
“Yes Aunt Vivian. That is right. I have already bought it and then I have the compliments to—”
Vivian held up her hand “There is no need to explain. Now run along and get a basin with warm water for Charles feet. I know his feet are hurting him, aren’t they darling?”
Charles turned to his mother with an expression of love sick devotion that
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