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Wendell winced as his stomach ached. He turned to his mother and saw her expression of concern. His eyes settled on a few buildings and many people walking by. Wendell couldn't remember how many hours went by while he stood in front of a building. How often his stomach ached. There was something he remembered. Someone.
Mr. Lewis scowled and remained in front of his family. ''Steal lots and lots of pretties. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes,'' he said. Mr. Lewis still scowled. ''GO!'' He watched while his wife and son ran out of their home. The corner of his mouth went up.
After the memory of his father, Wendell viewed a woman walking and carrying a bag of groceries. He blinked twice as soon as Mrs. Lewis took the piece of bread sticking out of the bag. Wendell watched while she broke the bread in half. He took the biggest piece. Worry formed in the young boy's eyes. He saw her smile. He imitated her expression. ''Thanks.''
Mrs. Lewis still smiled. Her eyes widened after he finished eating. Her smile came back. She ate a bit more bread until there was a tiny amount of it left. Mrs. Lewis gave it to Wendell. She saw the return of his smile. There was a nod after he thanked her again.
Wendell finished eating what was left of his bread very slowly. The cool air caused him to wrap his arms around his body. He started to shiver. *Hm?* Wendell thought after Mrs. Lewis placed her shawl on him. Wendell held the shawl together while Mrs. Lewis shivered. His worried expression returned. ''Mom!''
Mrs. Lewis just smiled. ''I'll be fine.''
A new smile materialized on Wendell's face. ''Thanks.'' He watched while she nodded again.
Wendell saw a bracelet around a woman's wrist. The shawl was held again while he seized the bracelet. He took the bracelet and still smiled. He considered giving it to his mother, but he remembered his father's scowl another time. Wendell remembered how violent Mr. Lewis was sometimes. Especially if he and his mother returned without pretties for him.
Mrs. Lewis took another woman's pearl necklace. One glance at the dark sky. Worry caused her to bite her lip. ''Not a lot of pretties for your father. Perhaps he'll be happy with our recent pretties. Yes. Yes. Yes,'' she said.
The family returned home. They found themselves in complete darkness. Except for anger-filled eyes.