2020-05-15
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I'm 23 years old.
I'm not usually very brave, but I feel brave today.
Here I am, on this long journey to Cornwall, on my own.
I've left the farm where I've lived all my life.
I wanted to stay there, but last week I made a promise to my dear mother.
Mary, my child, listen.
I won't be in this world much longer.
Don't say that, Mother.
It's true, Mary.
But before I go, I have only one wish.
Yes, Mother dear?
When I die, promise me you will go and live with my sister Patience.
But why can't I stay here on the farm?
Here in Helford?
You can't stay here alone.
I haven't seen Patience since I was a child.
I know.
But soon she will be the only family you have.