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All Hallows Eve: “The Wood Carver”
The year was 1664, the night before All Hallows Eve. I thought it best to go to market that day. There were some last minute supplies I would need to have before dining.
I finished tying my apron strings and donning my bonnet and stepped outside into the chilly afternoon air. My, was it cold! The small peaks of my bosom pointed out of my blouse front a bit too much for my taste. I rubbed my palms over them a bit in a feeble attempt to bring them back down. Fie, what terrible timing this weather had! Certainly, there would be a frost tonight, I decided. It had held off for so long this year though, and everyone was prepared.
The journey was a short one for me, only five landmarks away: past the Jones farm, the Watson place, the old wood carver’s shop, long since inhabited, the Umbersons, and the Horton’ place. About an hour away, and I had an active imagination. Before I knew it the small shop was upon me.
I browsed a bit, but didn’t want to dally long, for I could hear the sound of the wind picking up outside. My bones chilled at the thought and I cursed myself for not having brought a cloak while I’d had the chance.
As I placed the last of my supplies into my basket the feeling that eyes were upon me washed through my veins. Not wanting to appear possessed I controlled myself not to whip my head around to see. Instead I merely went about what I was doing. I brought my items to the counter and hailed the shopkeeper, Harol Watson.
“How are thee this blustery day young Helen!” Although old, Harol always had a smile to match his friendly demeanor.
Still carrying my twinge of paranoia about being watched, I didn’t have much as a reply. “Aye, windy indeed sir and I am well.”
He began to ask about how my sister and brothers were and my mother and father and other assorted questions. I could pay no heed though, because the feeling would not go away. Well, not until he asked one specific question, did I stand to complete attention.
“Oh, by the way Helen, have you met the new Wood Carver?”
“There is a new Wood Carver?” As I said this, my bones ceased to chill and a strong wind hurled into the storefront before the door slammed shut.
“Aye, that was he just leaving!” the plump storeowner claimed. “Ye just missed him.”
All Hallows Eve: “The Wood Carver”
The year was 1664, the night before All Hallows Eve. I thought it best to go to market that day. There were some last minute supplies I would need to have before dining.
I finished tying my apron strings and donning my bonnet and stepped outside into the chilly afternoon air. My, was it cold! The small peaks of my bosom pointed out of my blouse front a bit too much for my taste. I rubbed my palms over them a bit in a feeble attempt to bring them back down. Fie, what terrible timing this weather had! Certainly, there would be a frost tonight, I decided. It had held off for so long this year though, and everyone was prepared.
The journey was a short one for me, only five landmarks away: past the Jones farm, the Watson place, the old wood carver’s shop, long since inhabited, the Umbersons, and the Horton’ place. About an hour away, and I had an active imagination. Before I knew it the small shop was upon me.
I browsed a bit, but didn’t want to dally long, for I could hear the sound of the wind picking up outside. My bones chilled at the thought and I cursed myself for not having brought a cloak while I’d had the chance.
As I placed the last of my supplies into my basket the feeling that eyes were upon me washed through my veins. Not wanting to appear possessed I controlled myself not to whip my head around to see. Instead I merely went about what I was doing. I brought my items to the counter and hailed the shopkeeper, Harol Watson.
“How are thee this blustery day young Helen!” Although old, Harol always had a smile to match his friendly demeanor.
Still carrying my twinge of paranoia about being watched, I didn’t have much as a reply. “Aye, windy indeed sir and I am well.”
He began to ask about how my sister and brothers were and my mother and father and other assorted questions. I could pay no heed though, because the feeling would not go away. Well, not until he asked one specific question, did I stand to complete attention.
“Oh, by the way Helen, have you met the new Wood Carver?”
“There is a new Wood Carver?” As I said this, my bones ceased to chill and a strong wind hurled into the storefront before the door slammed shut.
“Aye, that was he just leaving!” the plump storeowner claimed. “Ye just missed him.”