The Drafter
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Oh, yes, her mother said, brightening. Did you know my daughter is studying to be a dancer at the Met?
Is that so? Peris chin trembled, but she smiled as she ran a lock of hair around her finger, trying to get it to stay. Thats wonderful. I always wanted to be a dancer.
Shes very good. Very graceful. Her mother smiled, pride lighting her face. So much more graceful than I am. And shell do it. That girl has more grit than anyone I know. I dont know where she gets it.
I got it from you, Peri thought, blinking fast.
Im so proud of her, her mother said wistfully. I wish I could have told her.
Im sure she knows, Peri said, finding peace in the moment because that was all she had, all any of them had. Im sure she knows.
Is that so? Peris chin trembled, but she smiled as she ran a lock of hair around her finger, trying to get it to stay. Thats wonderful. I always wanted to be a dancer.
Shes very good. Very graceful. Her mother smiled, pride lighting her face. So much more graceful than I am. And shell do it. That girl has more grit than anyone I know. I dont know where she gets it.
I got it from you, Peri thought, blinking fast.
Im so proud of her, her mother said wistfully. I wish I could have told her.
Im sure she knows, Peri said, finding peace in the moment because that was all she had, all any of them had. Im sure she knows.
