“I can’t see anything that could possibly be gained by this woman’s death”

 An excerpt from “Trouble and Strife,” by Johanne Levesque

“I’m with you Phyllis.  It seems to me so cowardly to hang a woman for punishment when there’s other ways to chastise her.  Besides, it will not prevent evil,” I say.

“I haven’t heard one person say a word about the victims and their relatives.  Any man or woman who poisons another causing death deserves hanging.  They should be held criminally responsible.  End of story,” says Eleanor.

“Why must we adhere to this practice of killing criminals?  We’re not allowed to hang dogs and cats.  I believe hanging is the worst method of taking a life.  Anyway, I can’t see anything that could possibly be gained by this woman’s death,” says Phyllis.

“I can.  She won’t poison anyone else,” retorts Eleanor.

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“When did I start looking so worn and haggard?”

An excerpt from “Trouble and Strife,” by Johanne Levesque

Try as I may I cannot sleep.  I get up and write down all I need to tackle tomorrow, all my questions, all my worries so I can finally go to sleep and rest.  Before blowing out the candle, I look in the dresser mirror.  I have new lines in my face and my complexion is pale.  When did I start looking so worn and haggard?  Every day lately has been filled with overwrought nerves, lack of sleep, and tired out feelings.  Goodness knows I have suffered enough in the past five years.  My doctor has prescribed iron pills for my very low energy; but no amount of pills can mend my broken spirit.

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