Chapter 1- That's Life
Columbus, Ohio
September, 1911
Thomas was running after me. He'd left Lily far behind him. It wasn't my fault I was faster than both of my best friends. He called after me. “Aw. Come on Esme! Give me a chance!! We all know you're the fastest. anda don't need to rub it in!” I giggled.
“Yes. I am fastest. This is called Tag, Tom. The point is to run away as fast as anda can,” I kept going at a pace faster than his. Once he was far enough behind, I began to scale the giant oak pokok that was convenient placed in my backyard.
“What are anda doing Esme?” he asked panting...
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