We loved playing with the dolls Mother had personalized with our names, Anna and Constance, stitched on the skirts after the doctor told her he heard multiple heart beats.
When Mother passed, Anna and I were going through her belongings when Anna held up a third doll. “Who’s Beatrice?”
Mike Shields is a writer, speaker, observer and reasonably good listener.
stinging twist!
Thanks Joanna.
Great story! The secret third sister. The possibilities abound….The Montanan author, Caroline Patterson has written a terrific book, “The Stone Sister”, which reveals a secret sibling. Autobiographical. The book won a prestigious Black Lawrence award. An inspiring read.
Thanks, Deborah. I appreciate the info re: Stone Sister.
A fabulous twist at the end! Well done.
I appreciate you giving it a read, Adele. Thanks.
That ending–what a gut punch! Nicely done.
Appreciate it, Nick. Thanks.
Great ending!
Thank you, Rita. Much appreciated.
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