“That there is no knowledge that is not valuable.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Sam says he’s going to take Ruthie and Spruce on a little “sightseeing jaunt.” “Good, drop her off at the ferry dock in Hyannis and buy her a one-way trip to Nantucket,” Mother whispers. “Stella, I’m sorry,” Sam says. “I shou...
Now Father’s words perplex me as much as Mother’s, but he asked for rest as he felt tired and I obeyed his request. “Go to the dance and enjoy yourself,” he said. “You know of the dancing circle in the woods,” I said. “Know it?” Father laughed. “I believe your mother started it.” Lu, Nuff, and I ...