Wednesday, May 14, 2014

“The Locket”

One autumn night, four Confederate soldiers in worn, gray uniforms are encamped on a hill as they wait for their orders. One man heats food in a tin cup, and two other men are resting away from the fire, while Edmond sits with his shirt unbuttoned as he tries to read a letter. One of the resting men asks about the object around Edmond's neck, but Edmond does not answer.


For your reading pleasure:

“The Locket” — Kate Chopin | Biblioklept

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