April Shadows (Shadows 1) - Page 147

like a very old but very big farmhouse off to my left.

As I drew closer, my heart sank, because the three-star

building, although very elaborate, with a triplewindow high tower, double-door front entry, large

full- width side porch, and what looked like two-story bay windows in front, appeared deserted. The wood cladding was a very dull gray in desperate need of painting. The grounds were overgrown, and the statuary all looked unwashed, stained, and forgotten. Weeds invaded the gazebo like green parasites smelling death. This property was a shadow of what it

once was. I thought.

The long, straight driveway that led up to the

house was as cracked and pitted as the road I was on. I

was going to continue and almost did accelerate

before I caught sight of a pickup truck parked at the

side of the house. It looked relatively new. Someone

was there. I thought. I slowed down and turned into

the driveway. The motor home bounced and swayed

so much as I made my way up that I was afraid my car

would break loose. I saw no one at first, but as I drew

closer. I could see that the windows were draped, and

there was some light coming from within.

Encouraged. I continued until I could park in front.

Then I shut off the engine, took a deep breath, and

stepped out of the motor home,

Before I reached the half dozen steps that led

up to the portico, a tall, stout black man with silvery

gray hair came around the corner of the building. He

was carrying a shovel and a hoe over his right shoulder and wore a pair of high rubber boots. When he saw me, he paused and wiped his forehead and his

eyes as if he couldn't believe his sight.

"I need help!" I cried.

"Don't we all," he replied, and walked toward

me.

As he approached. I saw he had gray stubble

over his chin and patches of it over his jawline and

cheeks. Although his hair indicated he was along in

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