Tish is next to Grace now, smiling, holding the big jar close to her face. This one's heart beats the same way as mine. She points near the top and a bug flashes on. That's not where their hearts are at, you dummy. Grace is sure of this, but Tish just sucks her teeth and keeps pointing.
Grace stays quiet.
Sometimes Tish will shut up if Grace just stays quiet. You can help. Maybe if we try, we can turn over those big old bumpy rocks in Miss Moody's backyard. Tish pulls up her shorts and skips ahead, trying to make sure she has the last word. Finally she slows down to walking fast, her arms stretched out and up, the jar leading them home.