Chapter 24.
It was Uncle Hardy who taught her to skate. It was the winter when she was about 7 or 8. One afternoon, when they were watching the Olympics together, just randomly he asked if Rachel wanted to learn how to skate. She hadn’t thought about it before but she was impressed by the athletes on the screen. She nodded her head to his question. She clearly remembered the first few days of joining the club. She couldn't even walk on ice skates, and didn't know how to move. Uncle Hardy took her hand, helping her slowly walk on the ice, patiently teaching her little by little. Gradually, she was able to stand on her own feet and then began to slide a few laps. Uncle Hardy was surprised how fast she learned. As he let go of his hand slowly, he said: "You're so gifted."
She had been roll
