What Ever Happened to Heather?

by Ann O'Leary

“But couldn’t there have been an oversight back then? What if the librarian forgot to make the note? Forgot to record important things?” “I don’t think so. Librarians are pretty conscientious. They take their responsibility seriously. The ledgers were like an ongoing census. Accurate records were important.”

“The diamonds mean present and future.” As the guests started

I’m going to have the diamonds reset into a dinner ring.

Here’s to my lovely Heather, who hung the moon, and to her daughter, Matilda, whose bright smile brings out the stars.”