Tanager's Flight Snippet: Asking the Wrong Questions

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Asking the Wrong Questions

“So why did he stop coming here?” Ed asked. 

Jem shrugged. “Maybe he was ashamed of his port rat.” 

Ed shot him a dubious look. “Maybe that’s a stupid thing to say about yourself. I never met him, but from all accounts he was proud of you. As proud as if you were his own kid.” 

Jem looked at Ed, feeling his jaw drop a little.
Ed g…