Chapter 29
The train roared down the tracks, and the whistle blew. In a four-seat area, John sat opposite Susanne and Katherine. He jumped up and down, laughed, and plopped down on his bottom. Susanne had her arm around Katherine, as Katherine held a book. John moved to the window. He studied the landscape for the first time - he had grown up too. Katherine joined him at the window, pointing out cows, making moo sounds for John to imitate. She would never be far away from him.
Across the aisle in another four-seat area, James and Patrick wrestled. They threw each other from one seat to the other, laughed, and struggled. Out of nowhere, Elizabeth appeared with a small cup of water in her hand. She gently poured the water over the boys. Susanne saw it all. She motioned for Elizabeth to sit
