Mai Griffin
her move. Anyway, it accounted for the voice and a nearby
presence. The boat provided an attractive splash of colour so she
clicked the shutter; she might include it in her final painting. In
spite of the false start, it had been a good day. Even as she
returned her paraphernalia to the car the sun still shone warmly.
It was surprising that such a short distance away it probably still
felt like winter.
Clarrie tended to lose track of time with a brush in her hand,
but today she would arrive home early; Sarah would be surprised
and pleased. Even though both were widows and shared a home,
they spent little time together. Her mother did almost all the
cooking and they shared evening meals, after which Sarah
usually