Sycamore Row

perfect row. We fished right over there,” he said, pointing again. “Seth and me. Right over there.” He exhaled heavily and seemed to grimace, then he closed his eyes and shook his head. When he opened them, he said, “It was so awful.”
    Lucien said, “Ancil, Sylvester’s granddaughter is here. Would you like to meet her?”
    He took a deep breath and snapped out of his dream. He turned abruptly and said, “I’d be delighted.”
    Lettie walked over and offered a hand, a hand Ancil ignored. Instead, he gently took her shoulders and squeezed tightly. “I’m so sorry,” he said. “I’m so sorry.”
    After a few seconds, she unwrapped herself and said, “Enough of that, Ancil. The past is the past. Let’s say it’s over. I want you to meet my kids and grandkids.”
    “I’d be delighted.” He was then introduced to Portia, Carla, Ozzie, Harry Rex, and to the rest of Lettie’s family. Then he met Herschel Hubbard, his nephew, for the first time. They all talked at once as they left the tree and headed for the picnic.

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    The Client
    The Chamber
    The Rainmaker
    The Runaway Jury
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    The Brethren
    A Painted House
    Skipping Christmas
    The Summons
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    The Last Juror
    The Broker
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