Post by dove on Aug 16, 2010 22:37:02 GMT -5
Dove skipped along the docks happily, change jangling noisily in her skirt pocket. She couldn't have been more ecstatic if you asked her to; unless, of course, she were to fall in love. She was still waiting on that, however. No, what was making her so happy was the news she'd received early that morning. Mama was pregnant again! She and her little sisters, Catherine and Moira had shrieked in joy and attacked Mama and Papa with hugs and kisses, watching out of course for Mama's tummy. Oh, how Dove longed to find the love Mama and Papa had! She couldn't wait to be running her own home, with babies of her own and everything!
With a contented little sigh, however, she pushed these thoughts to the back of her mind. That wasn't important right now. What was important now was helping Mama in every way that she could. As the oldest girl still leaving at home, most of her mother's responsibilities would fall on her when Mrs. MacDonald was no longer able to perform household chores. For the time being, however, Dove would continue her work as a newsie. She would bring all of her earnings back home to her parents, not keeping any for herself no matter how much she needed a new skirt.
Dove smiled broadly, leaning against the railing of the docks and staring into the water excitedly. And brand new little brother or sister! She could hardly wait! She could hardly contain her excitement! She stood there joyously, hoping someone she knew would appear soon so that she could share her happy news with them! So long as it wasn't Doll, she thought, biting her lip. She sighed, feeling a little bit guilty for her excitement at the arrival of a new baby when her leader's wife had just lost hers.
With a contented little sigh, however, she pushed these thoughts to the back of her mind. That wasn't important right now. What was important now was helping Mama in every way that she could. As the oldest girl still leaving at home, most of her mother's responsibilities would fall on her when Mrs. MacDonald was no longer able to perform household chores. For the time being, however, Dove would continue her work as a newsie. She would bring all of her earnings back home to her parents, not keeping any for herself no matter how much she needed a new skirt.
Dove smiled broadly, leaning against the railing of the docks and staring into the water excitedly. And brand new little brother or sister! She could hardly wait! She could hardly contain her excitement! She stood there joyously, hoping someone she knew would appear soon so that she could share her happy news with them! So long as it wasn't Doll, she thought, biting her lip. She sighed, feeling a little bit guilty for her excitement at the arrival of a new baby when her leader's wife had just lost hers.