“That’s no excuse! I know you loved him once, but you are smarter than this routine of coffee, laundry, huddling around a stove all day, making that man’s feast! And all that gross dressing, cleaning and cooking any wild meat he shoots? Your love isn’t rewarded by this servitude.”
“Ever think about taking a trip, say to a tropical climate instead of this frozen atmosphere—add a little variety in your life? You’re still young…take a tip from me sweetheart, when he spends all day out in the timber, do you see him thinking of you? Believe me, a little time away might leave him appreciative of a vegetarian diet.”
Sue shrugged but suddenly turned to get the step stool. On the top shelf she retrieved an ancient vase and took out all the money she had secretly stored away.
“Guess it’s a rainy day today” her friend said with a grin and helped Sue pack a bag.
Wordle #326
The Bag Lady 
good for her! ❤
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