La vida

**Lucky, She Calls It** “Emily, let me explain!” panted Oliver on the doorstep, out of breath. “

**It’s All the Rain’s Fault** By late afternoon, the sky had clouded over, and by evening, a light drizzle began.

**Diary Entry: Blame It on the Rain** The afternoon sky had turned grey, and by evening, a fine drizzle

The Nuisance “Good evening, citizens. A neighbour from downstairs complained about noise and shouting

“At Least Someone Found You Worthwhile” “You don’t need my son, Lizzie.

**A Daughter for Herself** I stepped into the flat and paused, listening. After shrugging off my coat

“At home, just sitting around doing nothing.” “Mum, can we play with my cars? You promised…

**Diary Entry – July 15th** *”Turn off that blasted contraption! I can’t sleep because of you!”

**A Daughter for Herself** Vera stepped into the flat and paused, listening. She shrugged off her coat

**A Daughter for Herself** Vera stepped into the flat and listened. Quickly slipping off her coat and