Her name was Cindy. She wore glasses, with blue plastic frames, and had a round, sweet-looking face. A soft-looking face. For several years she and I went to the same grade school although, maybe somewhat strangely, we were never put in the same class. I wonder now if that was because we were seen as the same type: Shy, quiet, obedient. Rule followers and direction followers who didn’t cause teachers worry or trouble.
Reading for Keeps
Reading for Keeps
Reading for Keeps
Her name was Cindy. She wore glasses, with blue plastic frames, and had a round, sweet-looking face. A soft-looking face. For several years she and I went to the same grade school although, maybe somewhat strangely, we were never put in the same class. I wonder now if that was because we were seen as the same type: Shy, quiet, obedient. Rule followers and direction followers who didn’t cause teachers worry or trouble.