He needs help anyway. But I guess the Good Lord didn’t want that to happen. He doesn’t like to see families split up.
That’s why they were taken away.” I knew my father was a firm believer in fate.
To him everything that happened was the will of God, and in his Bible he could always find the answers.
Papa could see that his talk had had very little effect on me.
With a sorrowful look on his face, he sat down and said, “Now let us give thanks for our food and for all the wonderful things God has done for us.
I’ll say a special prayer and ask Him to help Billy.” I barely heard what Papa had to say.
During the meal, I could tell that no one was enjoying the food. As soon as it was over, I went to my room and lay down on the bed.
Mama came in. “Why don’t you go to bed,” she said, “and get a good night’s sleep.
You’ll feel better tomorrow.” “No, I won’t, Mama,” I said. “I’ll have to bury Little Ann tomorrow.”
“I know,” she said, as she turned my covers down. “I’ll help if you want me to.”
“No, Mama,” I said, “I don’t want anyone to help. I’d rather do it all by myself.”
“Billy, you’re always doing things by yourself,” Mama said. “That’s not right. Everyone needs help some time in his life.”
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