Mrs. Slessed By Thomas J. Mary's Summary

It was a rainy day and the cloud was so dark. It looked like one of those days when the world would be flooded by the torrents of Rain. Mary managed to close the Windows as the silence in the house could be felt. The darkness was dispelled by a single Candle that shone brightly at the corner of the room. She broke into a Soliloquy because her heart was overwhelmed with emotions. Mary had lost her lively and vivacious nature since the death of her Husband. Their treasured Horse – Silver Heels was no more. Everything around Mary had hit a stands still except the Baby in her Womb.

She looked forward to the day of delivery because that could spur joy in her heart. In the course of the demise of Thomas J. Smith, the Town decided to give her the House where they lived. She was placed on Pension so her major needs were catered for. Mary peered at the Dark cloud as it was casting deep shadows on everything
Slessor, I want to share a story that I have not told anyone.” Mary said. Mrs. Slessor simply dropped the Pot she was holding and gave attention to the Woman who had shown her much kindness. Mary’s widowhood had not stopped her from showing love and care from those around her. Mrs. Slessor had seen the golden heart of this woman which made it difficult to hurt her. Mary continued “I am not sure if I want to divulge this but I am troubled and I need someone to share it with”.

Mary stated that her Father, Mr. Richard Anderson in that very brief encounter she had with him told her she had a Step-Brother. He claimed not to know where he was but that he was sure that fate would bring them together. Mary said she had concerns because if her Father took to crime, what would the Step-Brother be doing? She was content to have Thomas Smith as family but he was gone. Mary wanted someone she could connect to. She told Mrs. Slessor how the quest to reach her Father almost cost her life. Mary said she needed love but not at the risk of going through a harrowing