The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

of French ultramarine, and a set of charcoal pencils that cost more than a week of groceries.

“This is too much,” Ivy said, her thumb tracing the silver ring on her finger. “How are we going to pay for all of this, Aunt Carol?”

Carol pushed the plate a half-inch closer to Ivy. “Do not worry about the price, Ivy, just focus on the colors continue reading …