05-13-2022, 02:14 AM
Mable had been hoping Father Brennan would play along with her teases, but had not been expecting what he said and couldn't help a shout of laughter as she caught on. The sound of it echoed down the street, and the girl covered her mouth quickly in surprise but continued to giggle.
How long had it been since someone had humored her? Too long, that much was obvious. Usually, it would be her brother in Father Brennan's place, but he had more to worry about since setting off for New York.
...Had it really been that long since she laughed with her brother? Surely not, but then - Mable couldn't remember a time recently when the two of them had time to sit and play like they would on their farm back home. Yet another thought to bring down Mable's spirits, and one she should send away with the shake of her head.
"Speaking of water," she said innocently, turning her head just slightly towards the river they walked beside, "have you ever gone swimming in a river, Father Brennan?"
How long had it been since someone had humored her? Too long, that much was obvious. Usually, it would be her brother in Father Brennan's place, but he had more to worry about since setting off for New York.
...Had it really been that long since she laughed with her brother? Surely not, but then - Mable couldn't remember a time recently when the two of them had time to sit and play like they would on their farm back home. Yet another thought to bring down Mable's spirits, and one she should send away with the shake of her head.
"Speaking of water," she said innocently, turning her head just slightly towards the river they walked beside, "have you ever gone swimming in a river, Father Brennan?"
