Mary Peace Finley
Award-winning author of books for young people
© Mary Peace Finley 2012
"Papá!" Julio sprinted away from Teresita's side. "You said you had two days! Where
are you going?"
"Two days, but I won't stay here. Tell your mother." Papá raised his voice as he glanced
back toward the shadowy doorway. "Tell your mother and sisters good-bye for me."
"Papá!" Julio fell into stride beside him. "Papá, I'm going with you."
"I am, too, Papá!" Teresita shouted, but Papá only frowned and pointed with his chin
toward the casita door.
