Nora Played Six Days of Recordings at Her Second Anniversary Dinner
“He said he was covering it before it touched the house.”
I put my hand on the crib rail.
“I’ve never bought a lottery ticket.”
“I know that.” Arthur’s voice was slow.
“I gave him six thousand.
He said he’d pay it back before the baby came.”
“Did he pay you?”
“No.” Arthur folded the application along its crease.