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The heavy winds did not subside until the sun began to set, leaving the last light of day bitterly cold. Holly looked up at the pink and turquoise sky over her soup. She saw Jake was working on a very rounded out a piece of wood. She walked back to Emily's room and knocked quietly.
"Emily, it's probably time for Daisy's hot mash. You'll want to get back from the barn before it gets dark."
"Oh, thanks. I've been darning socks. They are nearly all done," Emily whispered.
"You are probably an expert by now," Holly noted. "Your father is asleep, I want you to come out quietly and not disturb him."
Holly then walked over to Jake and leaned over his shoulder. "That's fine work you are doing. It is time to go out and do your evening chores. If you leave the house quietly, your father migh
