Aunt Emma told me that she had sent him a telegram just a day or two after Mama left to let him know she might be on the way and to ask for some word if she should arrive. Since Mama and Sarah never did, Uncle Marcus thought it best he make a trip to Varner Creek. He was staying over at Miss Thomas’ in town seeing as how she had a large home and a room to spare. There aren’t many people she’d of done that for, but she was fond of all the Stotleys, and Uncle Marcus was unquestionably an acceptable occupant, especially under the circumstances. Not long after breakfast he showed up at Aunt Emma’s again. He came riding up on the same glorious horse that had been munching on oats the night before. Francine made a comment on how handsome he was. I thought she meant the horse but Amber knew better, and she teased her about it, "Eeeeew, he's our Uncle," she said. "So?" answered Francine, "Just 'cause he's handsome don't mean I want to kiss him or anything. He’s just a nice looking man, is all." And Amber had to agree with the assessment.
What do You think about The Ghosts Of Varner Creek?
