“I’m not a stranger.” Amos smiled at me. “I’m family.” And suddenly I remembered his face smiling down at me, saying, “Happy birthday, Sadie.” A memory so distant, I’d almost forgotten. “Uncle Amos?” I asked hazily. “That’s right, Sadie,” he said. “I’m Julius’s brother. Now come along. We have a long way to go.” C A R T E R 5.
