Tanager's Flight: Chapters 3&4

Another perk

Meeting with Abe 

Maria put her hands on her hips, and looked up at him, indignation sparkling in her big black eyes. "I don't see why not. In case you haven't noticed, we've grown. Neither of us have dresses that fit."

Jem crossed his arms across his chest and looked down at her. He had to admit it wasn't as far to look down as it had been when she first…