Chapter 9 - The Mercy Cage

Emily - New York City, 1945

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The heat enrobes me as I quickly lean in to grab the tray from out of the oven. “Phoo!” I exhale, waving clear the air about my face. “Alright, Em?” George checks, pausing his conversation with Richard from the sitting room. “Yes,” I call back, “I’ll be right in!” I bump the empty paper bag and newspaper it sits on with my elbow to make room and carefully transfer our sandwiches from the baking sheet to our plates, thankful my nails have grown out enough to keep the hot bread from touching too much of my fingertips.