Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Sheepish Smiles

After the race, he came over and stood with us.

I came in second! he said.

He was proud and maybe a bit surprised.

A girl came running across the track. A smile was on her face. Her eyes were sparkling. She walked up to Ben. She stood there. He stood there. Neither said a thing, but they both had sheepish smiles on their faces.

I'm David, I said after a while, holding out my hand. I'm Ben's dad.

I'm Jessica, she said. Your hand is so warm!

She stood there. He stood there. Neither said a thing, and they both had sheepish smiles on their faces.


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