They started for the mines. While Danika walked in her usual steady, elegant steps, Sally skidded her way forward, grinning and smiling at everything and everyone.
She’s like a fount of sunshine in an evil world, Danika thought.
Although she didn’t show it, Danika was the happiest she’d been in a long time. As they walked, Danika discovered everyone loved Sally. Everyone.
The people of Salem grinned at her and waved in greeting. Some of them would even greet Sally, and she’d eagerly reply to them.
They came across an old woman who was struggling to lift a heavy bag on her head.
“Let me help you, Mama!” Sally rushed towards the woman and helped her place the sack on her head.
“Thank you so much, my daughter,” the woman said with a grateful smile.
Sally waved her down. “Think nothi
