Kate reached home when Mr. and Mrs. Coleman were having dinner. They were happy to welcome her under their roof. Mrs. Coleman hurriedly fixed a quick oat meal and milk for Kate after she rejected the pasta they made for dinner.

“You don’t look bright,” Mrs. Coleman muttered.

And Kate forced a smile and shrugged in disagreement.

“Yes, she is not supposed to look bright,” Mr. Coleman added, “I stopped by your fire-gutted house yesterday and it inspired me to doubt ...