"I have a telegram for a General Rafe McCawley."
"I am sorry he is not here at the moment, may I take it for him."
Evelyn asked the young man at the door.
"I don't think so mam, I have orders to give this to the general."
"He will be back in the morning if you want to come then."
"I will thank you mam."
After he left Evelyn returned to the kitchen. "Well Danny I don't
know what that is about but we will have to see." Picking up the little
boy she carried him into the bedroom. "It is time for your nap."
The Next Morning:
"Rafe welcome home." Evelyn said as she hugged him tightly. "I
missed you."
"I missed you to. How is my Danny boy?" He asked as the little
boy ran across the yard towards him.
"He's fine. Rafe I ne…" he voice was cut off as the same young
man appeared in the yard.
"General McCawley, I have a telegram for you."
"Thank you." Digging into his pocket he pulled out a nickel and
gave it to the boy.
"Gee Thanks Sir." He said gratefully as he ran off.
"Evelyn I have to go." Rafe said after reading the telegram.Dearest Rafe.
413 Sander Ave Scranton Pa
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"No, that is what I wanted to talk to you about. Whatever order is in that message I want you to ignore. No more missions you promised."
"This isn't a mission Evelyn this is something else and that is all I am going to say."
"Rafe what is in that telegram that is so important?"
"I'll explain when I come back." Kissing her goodbye he headed over to Danny and did the same. Glancing at the marble tombstone he nodded as if in understanding before he left the farm.
