Chapter 14 Miss Georgia stared in the direction Abigail was pointing. Moonlight glinted off an object in the woods. Squinting and straining to see, Miss Georgia could make out the shape of someone else standing among the trees. At that moment, one of the diggers gave a muffled shout. “I’ve found it!” He dropped […]
How Many in the Cemetery?
·Chapter 13 “That’s the area where Thurston was buried,” Abigail hissed. “Are you sure?” “It looks like it from here,” Abigail repeated. “Maybe they’re going to bury another body.” Abigail snorted. “Where is the body? In their sack?” “Well, it was a thought.” “Maybe, if we slip closer, […]
The Cemetery at Night
·Chapter 12 Miss Georgia had glanced at the clock before she left her house. It was nearing midnight. She had waited until the lights when out in Abigail’s and Monroe’s homes. She didn’t want nor need anyone telling her she was being foolish. So, she crept down to the cemetery feeling like a fugitive. […]
Miss Georgia Reaches a Decision
·Chapter 11 Monroe walked Miss Georgia home, went inside her house with her, made her a cup of hot, bracing tea, and sat down facing her. “Are you feeling better, Miss Georgia?” he asked, his face creased with worry. “Thank you, Roe. I’m fine. I should be the one serving you. You are […]
Too Close for Comfort
·Chapter 10 Miss Georgia saw the car when it was quite a way down the street. She’d never seen many of them. Interesting, the noise they made and the speed was alarming! This must be the automobile that Verna Lou had mentioned in their Sunday school class. She wondered if the driver was a stranger, […]
Advice From a Friend
·Chapter 9 Letitia’s front room was small, but bright and cozy. Smiling, she invited Miss Georgia to sit in her rocker. “What a nice surprise, Georgia,” she said. “I’m glad you decided to move into town. Your parents’ farm was a mighty long way out and you, being by yourself and all, were […]