John Whittaker, Elizabeth, Tommy
and Annie had a wonderful life till one Christmas. A happy home was shattered
when Annie was attacked by meningitis and she dies within the two days. Soon,
Whittaker lost their peace and happiness. They cared the little Annie a lot and
her absence made them forget even their speech. John started to reach home late
and Elizabeth remained dull always. Tommy, who had an excellent record at
school, started to get distracted. The family didn’t gather together even for a
dinner and cooking became a rare phenomenon in their home. Every one pitied
them and things never changed in their life for better. Every good thing in
their life was lost, until Maribeth Robertson stepped into their life.
Maribeth was a gift to them, who
bought happiness back to them. She became friends with Tommy and entered into
Whittaker’s family. She stayed in their city for a while due to the exile
punishment given by her dad for a sin. Maribeth, who became matured, learnt
many lessons in her life and aspired to reach greater heights. She changed the
attitude of Tommy and also pleased Elizabeth and John. When she departed, as a
gift, she hand over Kate, a gift for Whittaker family.
A well-told and a must read story
of D.S.