Penny: Whippoorwill Wish Me LuckI walked faster so Seven would not try to come after me. Frankly, I did not want to have anything to do with him. I knew he was weird, but I thought it was mostly contained to retro cowboy shirts and Harley boots. It’s not a crime to eat lunch by yourself. He was sad about something, about whatever happened to his mom, I guess. The only kid who ever hung out with him was Mad Dog Rickey Smith. I knew he was not really fitting in. But having bones, human bones, in a cave? I may need to revisit my past indiscretions with him.
The next day was Sunday and I was out early walking, taking in the fragrance and warmth of spring. Sleepy Bellin was waking up to coffee and bacon. Everyone getting ready for church. I went down the hill and past my tree, onto the stree
