Emily Taylor

The rain drummed steadily on the roof of the cottage when Margaret heard a timid knock at the door.

*She Said “Yes”* Margaret Elizabeth stood by the window, watching her neighbour hang laundry

**Three Days Without a Call** Valerie Wilkins lifted the receiver for the fourth time that morning, listened

**She Said “Yes”** Edith Margaret stood by the window, watching the neighbour hang laundry

An Ordinary Day—And a Divorce Emily set the kettle on the stove and absentmindedly wiped the counter

Three Days Without a Call Margaret Elizabeth adjusted her glasses for the fourth time that morning and

**A Stranger, Yet the Closest** “Victoria, you can’t be serious!” Malcolm’s voice trembled

**Diary Entry – Margaret Whitmore** I set my teacup down with such force that the liquid sloshed onto

Love Through Hatred Margaret Whitmore stood by her window, watching her neighbour Valerie hang laundry

A Stranger, Yet Closest of All “Eleanor Whitman, you can’t be serious! This is absurd!”