Zady awoke first that morning, even before pa, the crickets and sounds of darkness still surrounding the cabin. Carefully she climbs over Lulu her younger sister remains blissfully asleep as Zady climbs down the bunk to the ground. Tip toeing to the center table where mama would prepare breakfast of oats which Zady would have to help with; she picks out her outfit waiting on a chair. For an extra special celebration pa removed some money from the savings jar to buy his children a new outfits for school. Still used, worn and likely some city dweller's hand-off; it still looked nice and made her feel special. As she gently brushes the knots from her hair she hears the soft sounds of someone else awaking.
"Morning sweetie." She turns to smile at her pa who is sitting up in bed, rubbing remainders of sleep from his eyes.
"Hi daddy." Returned in a soft whisper. He climbs out of his bed, walks towards his eldest daughter and pat her on the shoulder.
"Excited about school? You'll are lucky. Ma and I never had a chance to go."
"Oh yes. I am ready for something new." Zady says as she again thinks of her new outfit and how if she had an education to earn money she could be wearing the outfit completely brand new.
"Good to hear babe."