Chapter X: In which I receive a parcel
My dear friend Elena is travelling. Peru, Ecuador, Columbia…. She’s so little I can’t help worrying about her! But much like Nkole, Elena has a practical boldness that always seems to carry her through. And she’s so friendly and so little that people, I think, can’t help but help her. (I’ve always had the challenging mix of largeness and shyness.)
Now Elena’s a sweetie. And she knows I’m not well. Soooo… she’s sent me a package. I’ve been anticipating it for weeks… well, months, really, long before it was mailed! And now, here it is! Yesterday it came - a mid-sized box just plastered with stamps. I love stamps… and presents… and parcels in the mail… and the scent of exotic faraway places!
- Next time: What’s inside?
