“It will be a wonderful life with you,” the bride whispers confidently.
“Hush, little baby, mama’s darling child,” mother coos softly.
“Go back and brush your teeth now,” mother scolds sternly.
“Wow, these grades are great,” mother exclaimes encouragingly.
“Go, go, kick that ball,” mother yells excitedly.
“You will have to pay the money back,” mother advises regretfully.
“Congratulations, son. She is a very sweet lady.” mother says warmly.
“No way! You mean it. A grandchild!” mother shouts joyfully.
“Hush, little baby, precious little lad,” grandmother murmurs lovingly.
“Where have you been?” wife asks suspiciously.
“The bills are paid with money to spare,” wife rejoices excitedly.
“It wasn’t good new, darling,” wife acknowledges brokenly.
“Only the husband,” nurse instructs cautiously.
“I love you,” husband cries quietly.
“Goodbye, darling. … My life has been wonderful,” wife whispers fragilely.
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The soldier had been on the bus six hours when the girl sat beside him.
