A Talk
She placed the tea in front of him and then sat down across the table, saying, “Of course, dear.” “What are you thinking about?Thad drew in his breath. It has to do with Annie. I wanted to know if you knew why she hasn’t been feeling well lately. Do you believe that the food might be the cause?For a brief time, Thad believed he saw a flicker of something—was it guilt—as his mother’s eyes expanded slightly.—in her face.
A Talk
Concern
Then it vanished, to be replaced by worry. She said, “I didn’t realize Annie wasn’t feeling well.” “Dear, I wish I could do more to aid the underprivileged. I have some vitamins and activated charcoal that may help calm her tummy. Have you given that a try?Thad loosened up a bit. His mother’s answer sounded sincere, and it was clear that she was worried. Now he had only one option.
Concern
