We left the jacket where I could see it and put the drawing somewhere its edges would not be crushed.

The funeral was held the following Friday, a week after the crash.

My parents said they had another birthday dinner for Melissa, this time involving a trip out of Richmond.

Arthur said the arrangements had been made.

Beatrice spoke about traffic and guests as though the morning service had been an inconvenient addition to an already busy day.

At the church, I watched the entrance from beside Margaret.

A vehicle slowed at the road.