Ghosts of Southampton
Kelly asked as Ruth climbed into the crowded bed atop her mother.
“Uncle Charlie,” she whispered, her hands on either side of her mouth. “And he helped me look for dawfins. We didn’t see any, though.”
Kelly looked from Ruth to Meg, puzzled. Meg was staring at the underside of the top bunk again, avoiding eye contact. “Uncle Charlie?” Kelly repeated. “Who is Uncle Charlie?”
“I told you,” Ruth sighed over-dramatically. “He is my friend. We looked for dawfins. Then, Aunt Meg came, and he gave me back.”
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