Grandfather Won One Hundred Dollars for Naming a Blue Can

woman named Mary wrote it.”

Evelyn closed her eyes for three long seconds, her shoulders dropping as if a heavy weight had suddenly been placed on them.

“I told you to stop digging, Martha,” she whispered, looking toward the door of the archive room to ensure we were alone. “Some truths do not bring peace.”

“Who was Mary, Evelyn?” I continue reading …