The Johnson's

I sat down on a chair and caught my breath. I had just finished cleaning. Now i had to do the laundry. I went to get the laundry basket.It was a bit heavier then usuall. I put it on the floor and fished out an entangled Buttermilk. "Buttermilk?"i yelled in exasperation as i untangled him. When i held the basket again it was light. Good. I carried the basket outside. It was a nice day.

Lily turned around and noticed the girl who fell down. She rushed out and helped Page on her feet “Are you all right?” she asked. The girl had a skinned knee. She got a bandage from her apron to place on the bloody knee..

“You're welcome,” Lily.smiled. She gotup and swatted thw dust off her apron. She smiled at the girl. “Inm Lily,” she said. “What's yours?”she asked.

“Page.I like that name,”I said,smiling. “Well then Page, would you like anything before you go?Of course,if youre not busy...”I asked carefully.

“Anything in our house,”I expain. I vaguely remeMber Grant buying a cake... So i add“maybe something sweet.My older brother went to the bakery yesterday so there should be bread.” and i gesture to thr front door.“Want to?”i ask again, hoping that i didnt sound the begging or anything or stupid. Yes, i was bored. I was destined to do this anyway but today, with her little sisters away playing it was sooooo boring.She wanted to talk to someone

I open the door and gesture.“Come ib”i say, then look at the pantry. Strawberry cake. Delicous. I cut two pieces and put it in plates. “Would you like a specific drink?”i ask.

“Okay,” I say as i fill two cups with water and take it all to the table. Its bot hard. I have been doing this for thpusands of times caring for Nat and Katie. “So, what do you want to talk about?” i ask.a little awkwardly.

“Anything,”I say, then come up with an idea. “Can you tell me about your life?”i ask, hopibg that i didnt sound nosey. I didnt play nosey

“oh..”i said. Obviously this girl was shy. Just then, she saw Natalie come home.As she opened the door, she said“Page,this is my little sister Natalie. Natalie,Page.”i say. Nat only slices a piece of cake and goes to her room.“I think she fought with somebody. She usually isnt thilike this. Better not mess with her.”i comment hoping to break the awkardness

“No, my brother is off working and i have another younger sister named Katie,”she should be coming by now...”i say looking at the window. “She wanders off a lot”i add

“There's My other sister”i comment as Katie walks in. She lets out happy “Hoya!”and starts to chatter. I smile at her.

“Okay,”i say, also standing up. “I have to go to the market anyway. For dinner,”i say. I get Katie and open the door,hoping that Page's Home was somewhere near the market

I wave back and say“Come on Katie,“ then i fo to the market.