The Garment
For those who have read 'Afternoons With Mister D', the story below uses two of the characters introduced in the story. For those of you who have not, consider picking up a copy on Amazon. This novel is available in both print and kindle formats. Afternoons With Mister D Alice fixed herself a mug of coffee. A quick glance at the kitchen clock told her it was a few minutes before six. "You're up early," she said, speaking to her niece. "For a Saturday." A slight shoulder shrug was followed by a mumbled response, "I couldn't sleep." Three and a half months had passed since Alexandra moved in. The seventeen year old had transferred over to the local high school, but in the time since arriving at the bus station, she hadn't developed a single friendship. Except perhaps, Mrs. Halworth the next door neighbor. It was a chilly December morning. There'd been a hard frost the night before. Alice could see its veil, in the early light, on...