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to relive those details."
"No, enough time's gone by." I explained about
Craig's parents and how I thought that led him to be as
reckless as he was.
"Whatever they did, they regret it now and will
for the rest of their lives," Uncle Tyler said. "That doesn't bring him hack," I said. "No. Sometimes I wonder if it all isn't just
dumb luck. When I was your age, I did some pretty
stupid things and came close. You know what they
say, There but for the grace of God go I.
He studied me a moment, then put his cup
down and ran his forefinger over the edge. I had long
ago realized that was the preamble to some deep
comment or very prodding question, so I braced
myself.
"I couldn't be more pleased about your wanting
to live with us for your senior year," he began and
then looked up aunt, "but I'd hate to think our
agreeing to it was bringing your grandparents any
pain."
"I know." "And I'd hate to think you believe this is the
total answer to everything. Those answers are inside
you, Alice. It doesn't matter where you live." I thought for a moment. He looked like he was
holding his breath. I knew he didn't want to do or say
anything that would upset Zipporah.
"I think it does in my case, Uncle Tyler. You
see, where I live back in Sandburg my mother still
lives. She haunts that village and those people. They
won't let go of it, and that puts deep shadows inside
me and prevents me from finding the answers you
mentioned."
