The Train Of Small Mercies (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
“There’s never a reason you should miss,” Jamie said. “Once you work out the physical mechanics, which aren’t that hard, the only thing that can screw you up is your mind.” Jamie had just hit eleven bull’s-eyes in a row, but now he seemed tired. He put the bow down and closed his eyes. “The old job at the garage is still there if I want it,” he said. “Standing offer from Jurrel. Same crew’s still there. Lonnie and Dave. Fat Phil. Mr. Jurrel said take my time, let him know by July if I want to come back. Basically, if you’re leaning over an engine or underneath the car, one leg’s as good as two. It might be charity, but he knows I know what the hell I’m doing.” Jamie traced one of the arrows with his fingers. “Maybe Sutton and I will get an apartment together.” Roy wrote in his notebook. “You said ‘charity,’ a second ago, talking about how some people respond to the war and wounded soldiers. What’s it been like for your family—your coming back under these circumstances?
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