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| Source: wikipedia, may God bless 'em |
It wasn’t until his fifth
venture up to Granddad’s attic that Jackson discovered a burlap covering a satchel,
knowing instantaneously what it contained. The randy old man had told him about a
battered bag that held purloined jewelry from his younger days.
“Jest you be sure, lad,
that yer Granny never sees what else is inside…” So Jackson pawed through jeweled rings,
necklaces and minute lockets, until he found a crumpled letter. “You scoundrel! You absconded with everything
I held dear…” and some other words he dare not read. “Damn your unfaithful heart! Sincerely, your aggrieved and
betrayed, Mary Dent…”
Hmmm,
Jackson pondered as he closed up the satchel. Mary
Dent? Aunt Mary Dent? Granny’s sister? Hmmmm...
Secrets should be kept.
ReplyDeleteThankfully, Jackson would do the job.
DeleteNot always good to know or at least get caught lol
ReplyDeleteIt made wonder if there were other letters floating around in the attic.
DeleteYou have got my mind racing here. Granny won't be worried about the purloined trinkets, but the letter is a different thing entirely. Despite his faithlessness, Grandpa cares about Granny's feelings... She almost certainly has suspicions though...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating take on this weeks words. Thank you so much.
Where there is one letter, you can bet there will be more. I hope Granddad get buried before they come to light.
DeleteNow there's a mystery waiting to be explained.
ReplyDeleteDid you wonder how many "hidden letter" sites could be found? Where there is one...
DeleteI am no stranger to mysteries wrapped in enigmas but this one wrapped in burlap is just as enticing. Excellent use of Wednesday's Words, Susan. Brava!
ReplyDeleteI love your site, Trainride of the Enigmas. Thank you, Geo.
DeleteOooh! Grand dad was a bad boy in his youth it seems. This is very good Susan. I wonder if Jackson will spill the beans? Or at least start asking Aunt Mary about her past.
ReplyDeleteI hope he does start questioning. By this stage of life, Aunt Mary probably could care less about people knowing the truth!
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