Saltwater Ghosts
Viewing comments for Chapter 22 "Word From Home"Young girl with special abilities.
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Comment from royowen
It seems like something is stirring in Heddy, that has already had its way with Lester, to hold onto secrets like Artie is hard for youth to hang on to, even when age teaches that discretion is preferable to destroying relationship for something God has buried in the depths of the ocean. Well done, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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It seems like something is stirring in Heddy, that has already had its way with Lester, to hold onto secrets like Artie is hard for youth to hang on to, even when age teaches that discretion is preferable to destroying relationship for something God has buried in the depths of the ocean. Well done, blessings Roy
Typo : Your Aunt is the (w)retched woman...
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Roy. At least Lester can see Artie as a human and not an enemy. I appreciate the review. Gretchen
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That?s great.
Comment from BethShelby
I find touching. These children seem so innocent and pure. Lester has a crazy aunt to live with but we all have crazies some where among our relatives. The Island does seem like a magical place. I'm glad Lester met Artie and believes him. I always enjoy your stories.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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I find touching. These children seem so innocent and pure. Lester has a crazy aunt to live with but we all have crazies some where among our relatives. The Island does seem like a magical place. I'm glad Lester met Artie and believes him. I always enjoy your stories.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you very much, Beth. I appreciate the kind words. Gretchen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Having had relatives live through WW2, and heard their stories, I know war is a terrible thing. The cities in England were bombed and although my Grandfathers both survived, one died before I was born and the other one died shortly afterwards. Your story is sensitive and caring and I know that people from Germany were not welcome in England and would not have been welcome in the US during the second world war. Mr Artie is right to be afraid. I am glad that Heddy and Lester did the right thing and gave him his letter and Lester's Aunt is a cruel woman for hiding this letter from him. I am enjoying your story Gretchen, always well written and a pleasure to read, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Having had relatives live through WW2, and heard their stories, I know war is a terrible thing. The cities in England were bombed and although my Grandfathers both survived, one died before I was born and the other one died shortly afterwards. Your story is sensitive and caring and I know that people from Germany were not welcome in England and would not have been welcome in the US during the second world war. Mr Artie is right to be afraid. I am glad that Heddy and Lester did the right thing and gave him his letter and Lester's Aunt is a cruel woman for hiding this letter from him. I am enjoying your story Gretchen, always well written and a pleasure to read, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. I'm glad you are still enjoying this. Gretchen
Comment from Wayne Fowler
This is a very nice chapter. Well written, too.
I feel better about Lester now. Hopefully he won't rat out Artie.
Heddy might have caught a case of puppy love.
Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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This is a very nice chapter. Well written, too.
I feel better about Lester now. Hopefully he won't rat out Artie.
Heddy might have caught a case of puppy love.
Best wishes.
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Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Wayne. I believe Heddy might have taken a shine to Lester. Thanks for this. Gretchen
Comment from Mrs. KT
Just a beautiful chapter, Gretchen!
How I smiled at Artie's characterization of Lester' mother with her dirty hair!
But my favorite two paragraphs are as follows:
For a moment, all we can hear is the crashing of the waves on the shore. No one says anything. Artie stares off into space, his eyes seeing something that neither Lester nor I can see. I'll bet its his mother's face and his brother's. For a short time he is there with them, hugging and being happy. Momma does that sometimes when she talks about Willis. She pretends he's right there.
Artie stands and walks to Lester. "Thank you, Lester, for bringing this letter to me. It took bravery to do that. I know you have your doubts about me, but I am a son and a brother, nothing more. I am no spy."
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So beautifully rendered.
Thank you for sharing, Gretchen!
Fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Just a beautiful chapter, Gretchen!
How I smiled at Artie's characterization of Lester' mother with her dirty hair!
But my favorite two paragraphs are as follows:
For a moment, all we can hear is the crashing of the waves on the shore. No one says anything. Artie stares off into space, his eyes seeing something that neither Lester nor I can see. I'll bet its his mother's face and his brother's. For a short time he is there with them, hugging and being happy. Momma does that sometimes when she talks about Willis. She pretends he's right there.
Artie stands and walks to Lester. "Thank you, Lester, for bringing this letter to me. It took bravery to do that. I know you have your doubts about me, but I am a son and a brother, nothing more. I am no spy."
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So beautifully rendered.
Thank you for sharing, Gretchen!
Fondly,
diane
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Diane. I really appreciate this. Thank you for pointing out what you liked. Gretchen
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I sure hope Lester keeps Artie a secret. I'm afraid for Artie's safety. You ar doing a great job with this story.
Lester swallows before answering. "It's addressed to A. Furlein (answering,)
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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I sure hope Lester keeps Artie a secret. I'm afraid for Artie's safety. You ar doing a great job with this story.
Lester swallows before answering. "It's addressed to A. Furlein (answering,)
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Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Barbara. Thank you for pointing out the edit. Gretchen
