The Summer Cottage Quotes

“Savvy”
― Susan Kietzman, The Summer Cottage

“Claire was the only one who called it the Gaines cottage, but she did so less and less frequently, as it was never acknowledged, and, obviously, never took. Helen grabbed the collapsible, aluminum wheelchair from the back of the car and placed it next to the rear passenger door. She pushed and pulled it into shape and then set its brakes. She then gently opened the door that held Claire’s heavy head and twig-like body. “Mother,” she said quietly. “Mother, we’re here.” Claire opened her eyes and blinked several times before speaking. “Where,” she said, eyes closed again. “At the cottage.” Helen supported her”
― Susan Kietzman, The Summer Cottage