Chapter Goodbye Lisa.

Lisa's parents have agreed to let her go to America. Although this is a great oppertunity , she is very frightened at the idea of leaving her native Galway and most of all Ireland.

" Mam , the horse and trap is here" I said.

Mam looked out and sighed deeply. " Have you everything you need".

" Yes".

" All of your clothes , books".

" Of course Mam".

" You just remember if you dont like it out there , you can come back home straight away. I'll swim the sea if I have to , your Father and I will be waiting here with open arms".

" I love you Mam , I cried. Dont cry , I will come back home , I promise you".

Lady Georgina stepped out and entered the house. Her long blue dress rippled as she walked.

" Pardon me , Mrs Kelly have I intruded".

" Not at all , My Lady. Lisa is just saying her final...her...Mam choked on her words. Her goodbyes. Excuse me , I need some air".

" Mam wait , I called to her."

" Lisa said Lady Georgina , we must depart. We have a long journey to Queenstown and the children are so very tired. It is unfair to keep them waiting".

" Of course , I said. Where is Lord Greensmith".

" My husband is already in Cork , he shall meet us there".

I nodded and picked up my bags. I stepped fearfully outside. " Dad I whimpered". Dad hugged me tight , his silent tears fell onto my clothes. " If you remember anything at all , Lisa child. Rememeber who you are , remember the green hills of Ireland , and never give up , no matter what happens".

Mam watched from the window , her small hands clung to the drapes as if she was hanging on for dear life. Her falling tears gave the impression that it was raining from the inside. She waved goodbye. I nodded and sat into the trap. Lady Georgina's children smiled up at me. The girl was eight , the boy five. He rested his head down on my lap and fell soundly asleep. The trap began to leave and I wept as my home slowly began to disappear. I looked again at the sleeping boy , and wished I could be as relaxed and happy as he must be now. But I had made a choice as they say , I had made my own bed and now I must lie in it. It would be hours before we would reach Cork , for now I would rest my head , sleep and for a moment let my dreams take over.

Chapter 4 will be added soon.