In a person’s life they have to make choices in their life, some of these choices are very easy to make but some are very difficult. Also the older and more mature you become the more choices you have to make. But is having too many choices a problem or a negative thing? During my … More Is Having Too Many Choices a Problem?
“Where here.” said Bertha softly, as we all stared at the cemetery. “Yes we are.” said Henry, taking a deep breath. I nodded. With all that had happened, especially the events yesterday, it was finally time to pay respects to Ralph’s grave, to finally move on. I took Henry’s and Bertha’s hands and led them … More Chapter 15
May 1st 1917 “We are sorry for your loss, Shirley.” said some of my friends from school. “Thank you.” I replied, something I had been saying all day, as I watched them walk down the church steps. Today had been Ralph’s funeral, more like a memorial, he had died on a European battlefield, afterall. I … More Chapter 14
“Well we are back.” sighed, Henry as we stepped off the train, in Grand Central. I nodded, as Henry and I began the awkward pace of walking through the crowds. The last few days at my grandparent’s were quiet and peaceful and now I was getting a jolt back into the reality of New York. … More Chapter 13
“Shirley and Henry, what you both did last night, leaving the party was incredibly disgraceful. Your grandfather and I now forbid you both to go to any more events if you show yourselves in such a disgraceful manner. I am disappointed.” declared my grandmother, angrily. “I am very sorry grandmother, and this will never happen … More Chapter 12
The next morning I felt confused and flustered, with the events that had happened the night before. I decided to avoid Henry for the rest of the morning, I was not ready to hear anymore things that had happened in the past. My grandparents were completely oblivious to what was happening, especially my grandmother who … More Chapter 11
The noise of the patter of footsteps awoke me, I turned around and opened my eyes. My room was pitch dark, it was still the middle of the night. Slowly I got out of bed and opened my door, and looked about the hall. Henry’s bedroom door opened a crack, and I could see light. … More Chapter 10
Oh my goodness! I thought with excitement as Rose pinned up the long skirt of my lovely, white, lacy, evening dress. I looked at my appearance in the mirror. I looked elegant, beautiful, and charming. Hopefully my charm would prove itself today at this party. After Rose finished with the dress, I kindly thanked her … More Chapter 9
Chapter 8 I yawned and stretched, trying to evaluate where I was, everything seemed unfamiliar and vague. But after another minute I remembered the day before, the train trip, and everything else. I was at my grandparents place, I was sleeping in one of their guest bedrooms. I turned on my side and peeked out … More Chapter 8
“Good morning Miss Shirley.” said Bertha as she opened the curtains of my bedroom window. I yawned tiredly. Today I had to wake up extra early than I usually did, to be extra prepared and organized, for the trip to my grandparents’ place in the Hamptons. I was almost done packing but it would not … More Chapter 7
