*Isabella*
St. Louis is amazing! I can’t believe all the sights and sounds. It’s what I imagine a county fair would be like, not that I ever been to one of them. Our family walks together down a crowded street, smellin’ all kinds of savory and sweet treats from street vendors. Shop windows are full of beautiful fabric and other trinkets. I see expensive jewelry and high end musical instruments. I pause to look at a violin in the window of one of the stores. I always wanted to learn to play the fiddle.
“Come on, Izzy.” Robert tugs on my hand. “Pa said we can get some candy.”
“Oh, you and yer candy,” I say with a laugh. I remember what it was like to be young and always wantin’ somethin’ sweet in my mouth, though. Now, Chet’s sweet enough for me. Still, I let my little brother tug me alon
