The Dawn of a Dream by Ann Shorey

Author:Ann Shorey [Shorey, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2011-09-28T17:06:56+00:00

20

The murmur of conversation ceased when Luellen and Belle entered the dining hall. Some girls stared openly, while others averted their eyes. “Looks like there’s a few empty tables,” Belle whispered.

“I think anywhere we choose to sit we’ll find the table empty,” Luellen said. Holding her head high, she waited while one of the kitchen helpers scooped a pile of overcooked cabbage mixed with boiled beef onto her plate.

“Don’t let Bledsoe worry you none,” the woman said under her breath. “I been where you are. People like her love to make others feel like dirt.”

Tears sprang to Luellen’s eyes at the unexpected kindness. “Bless you. Thank you for the kind words.”

“My room’s behind the kitchen. You come find me if you get hungry in the night.” She winked. “I know how that is.”

Buoyed by the woman’s support, Luellen sat and waited for Belle.

“See. Not everyone’s against you,” Belle said as she slid into a chair.

Mrs. Bledsoe appeared in the doorway, arms folded across her chest. She glared in Luellen’s direction.

“Just most people,” Luellen said.

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