“Izzy, I need to
have a word with ya.” Henry finally spoke up just as we was fixin’ to clear the
table after eatin’.
Izzy nodded, a
curious look on her face. “As soon as
I’m finished with the washin’ up.”
“Darlin’,” I
interrupted, “Why don’t ya leave the washin’ up to Theo and me, so’s Henry can
talk to ya.”
Izzy looks downright
confused. “What ya needin’ to say, Henry?”
“Let’s step out on
the porch, Sister; I’ve got some right good news to share.”
Izzy nodded, but
didn’t smile as she followed Henry outside.
“What ya think she’s
gonna do to him?” Theo asked as he helped stack the dirty dishes.
“Well,” I paused,
settin’ down the dishes I was holdin’ as I thought about it. “I reckon she might horsewhip him.” I said
with a grin, causin’ Theo to laugh loudly.
“or I suppose she could tell him she’s proud of him and maybe kiss his
cheek. But that ain’t gonna happen.”
Theo didn’t have a
chance to say nothin’ more, afore we heared Izzy hollerin’ from the direction
of the porch.
“You’re fixin’ to
what?!” She yelled, the shrill sound of her voice making the hair on the back
of my neck stand on end.
Oh Hell.
Me and Theo
exchanged startled looks just as Jacob and Edward come scamperin’ into the room and went to hide themselves under the table.
TO BE CONTINUED...
You just gotta love Izzy!
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