She took my bag from Hanna and she got a lift home from the Sunday school teacher’s husband, who promised to explain to her mother what had happened so she wouldn’t be in trouble for being home late.
Meanwhile, Mom ran a hot bath for me and put me in the tub like a much younger child. While she bathed me, she read me a strong lecture. “Sarah, what were you thinking? You know very well it’s forbidden for children to skate on their own. What’s more, you were very unkind to Hanna for doing the right thing. You have been a very naughty girl today!”
My father happened to be away on a business trip.
From Icy to Hot4
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