Arthur
When I arrived back home from the city my father was standing outside waiting for me. Pearl too was at his side and I asked her to escort the doctor to Celeste’s room. They both walked off and I looked at father who was looking past me and to the horizon.
“What is it father?” I asked.
He took a deep breath before he talked. “I’ve been made aware by your mother that Charles’s and Celeste’s engagement has been called off-and by made aware I mean that I read one of the letters she had Pearl distribute.”
I nodded, not knowing where he was going.
“Is it true? Do you love her?” He turned to me, His eyes were narrowed in observation waiting for my answer.
“Yes. I’ve loved her for years father. I’ve never stopped loving her- for five years it was only her that I dreamed of. The only
