"I like to fake a bloom now and again …”

There was a smile then - a twinkle in the eye …

"We have been watching since the beginning …”

All of the postcards were signed "Karma" …

She shrugged and waited for more words …

"I don't think you need to worry," Snelling comforted …

“ … afterwards, he calmly sat down and tidied up … ”

"Originally known as Decoration Day, [Memorial Day] originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971." (History dot com)

"You are all so adorable and horrible …”

The account was suspended …

The farm kept giving them corn and beans, onions and potatoes …

“I’ve pled not guilty,” he said to her …

"Like calls to like," Peter whispered …

"I should give them out …”

"Why do you do that?" her cousin had asked …

"Are you an extra?" Bruce had asked …

It was hard to tell if she was speaking figuratively …

Everyone said "yes" …

Mavis held her breath and her position …

"Do not worry, but do not tarry … “