Miriam Found a Reflection in a Mirror That Ended Her Marriage

He reached into the box and pulled out a thick volume with a blue spine.

“This one is about the canals in Ohio,” he said. “I remember you saying you wanted to read it.”

“Thank you,” I said, taking the book from him. “The library didn’t have a copy when I retired.”

He looked at the bare spot on my finger, then quickly looked back down continue reading …