Claire
"Ah, a college professor! From what I understand our college needs some new blood as far as professors go. Me? I was born on a farm just 50 miles outside of town. Lived there all my life, but my grandparents lived here in town. Last winter my grandmother took ill and passed on. My grandfather had a hard time coping, so I moved to town to stay with him, take care of him. Well, I guess you could say that Jack Becker probably takes care of him more than I do it seems anymore. The old man sure does look forward to their nightly game of checkers.
"Oh, but I'm sorry - I'll bet you don't even know who Jack Becker is! Well, I've been known to babble sometimes."
I giggle slightly at my own foolishness, before meeting Mr. Sims gaze.
"Jack Becker is a hero of types around here. Saved a young town boy from a German U boat. Quite the big man in town right now! He's been staying with me and my grandfather - you know, with housing shortages the way they are and such. I think he'd like his own place - more privacy - but I sure appreciate his help with my my grandfather.
"But look at me! Here I am going on and on just like an old geyser, and I'm sure you're not that interested in my entire life story. But hey, if there's anything you need to know about in Fair Harbor, just ask, OK? Be happy to make our newest college professor feel more comfortable!"
"Ah, a college professor! From what I understand our college needs some new blood as far as professors go. Me? I was born on a farm just 50 miles outside of town. Lived there all my life, but my grandparents lived here in town. Last winter my grandmother took ill and passed on. My grandfather had a hard time coping, so I moved to town to stay with him, take care of him. Well, I guess you could say that Jack Becker probably takes care of him more than I do it seems anymore. The old man sure does look forward to their nightly game of checkers.
"Oh, but I'm sorry - I'll bet you don't even know who Jack Becker is! Well, I've been known to babble sometimes."
I giggle slightly at my own foolishness, before meeting Mr. Sims gaze.
"Jack Becker is a hero of types around here. Saved a young town boy from a German U boat. Quite the big man in town right now! He's been staying with me and my grandfather - you know, with housing shortages the way they are and such. I think he'd like his own place - more privacy - but I sure appreciate his help with my my grandfather.
"But look at me! Here I am going on and on just like an old geyser, and I'm sure you're not that interested in my entire life story. But hey, if there's anything you need to know about in Fair Harbor, just ask, OK? Be happy to make our newest college professor feel more comfortable!"