Chapter Fifty Two

    They brought the sandwiches back to happy soldiers, who were content to eat before starting out.  The park was full of people anyway, out enjoying a rare warm day in winter, so there wasn’t any rush.  Children played football, couples shared smooches on blankets, and students studied out of doors in groups and by themselves.     

    As the day wore on, more people began to arrive.  They came in groups, with heavy blankets and looked as if they meant to stay awhile.  Dakari, bewildered by the behavior, gave up and went to take a nap under a tree.

    Curious by nature, Maggie set out on