8/20 He has seemed so lonely since Aunt Martha died." "I should not have lamented, Mrs.Dr.dear, if that Hyde-beast had died also. He has been Mr.Hyde most of the time since Jem came home in khaki, and that has a meaning I will maintain. I do not know what Monday will do when Jem is gone. The creature just goes about with a human look in his eyes that takes all the good out of me when I see it. This tray is packed, Mrs.Dr.dear, and I will go down and put in my best licks preparing supper. |