It turns into the work of a week or so, not only shifting sodden cargo but making repairs to prevent a repeat of the initial flooding. And over the course of a week, the collection of eggs deposited on the table each morning are accompanied by small bouquets of wildflowersand once, a handkerchief with a tiny bluebird embroidered in one corner. Several small notes (The plant in the front room should be turned, if you wouldn't mind or I've nailed down the sticky board at the top of the stairs, mind you stay prepared to duck in case the house has taken it personally.) mark the passage of time.
Until Ellis does appear, slightly damp from the pattering rainstorm that started during his trip from Lowtown to the Hightown house.
"Are you busy?" comes in lieu of greeting, as he drips just inside the doorway.
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It turns into the work of a week or so, not only shifting sodden cargo but making repairs to prevent a repeat of the initial flooding. And over the course of a week, the collection of eggs deposited on the table each morning are accompanied by small bouquets of wildflowersand once, a handkerchief with a tiny bluebird embroidered in one corner. Several small notes (The plant in the front room should be turned, if you wouldn't mind or I've nailed down the sticky board at the top of the stairs, mind you stay prepared to duck in case the house has taken it personally.) mark the passage of time.
Until Ellis does appear, slightly damp from the pattering rainstorm that started during his trip from Lowtown to the Hightown house.
"Are you busy?" comes in lieu of greeting, as he drips just inside the doorway.