The rest came from a separate home-safety grant, not from the money earmarked for the market.

He took the accounting seriously.

“I don’t want a penny meant for diapers spent on my stairs,” he told Marvin.

“Then it’s a good thing we keep separate books,” Marvin replied.

The fall frightened Rebecca.

She arrived with Amanda and Eli after their evening meal, carrying soup and an oversized pillow.

Clarence tried to rise when they entered.

Rebecca told him to stay in the chair.