The carnivorous rabbit had devoured three plates of lamb. Then, hugging its full stomach, it curled up in the basket Dixie had prepared and fell asleep. That was when Eleanor came to find me. It was too early to call it night, but a little late for evening—usually the time I drank tea. “Elder sister.” Eleanor, with flushed cheeks...
The carnivorous rabbit had devoured three plates of lamb. Then, hugging its full stomach, it curled up in the basket Dixie had prepared and fell asleep. That was when Eleanor came to find me. It was too early to call it night, but a little late for evening—usually the time I drank tea. “Elder sister.” Eleanor, with flushed cheeks and a radiant smile, was charming even to my eyes. Smaller and more delicate than I, her face was always graced by a smile. And her actions reflected just that. “These are madeleines you like. I didn’t make them too sweet, so please try them.” With sparkling eyes, Eleanor held them out to me. In the past, I truly believed Eleanor cherished and cared for me. How could I not be deceived by such actions? I thought I was lucky to have a sister like her, and ever since
Comments
Sign in to leave comments.
No comments yet.