Chapter 7
The very next Sunday, Jacob asked Jasper if he might have some paper, a pen, and some ink to write a letter to his family.
“Certainly,” said Jasper. “Come with me.”
Jacob followed Jasper to his study but stayed at the door, remembering Jasper’s warning never to enter his study.
“Thank you very much,” said Jacob, his eyes lighting up when he was given all he would need to write his letter.
Sunday was also Polly’s free day and since she’d gone into Parramatta to see Moira, a friend of hers from the old country, Jacob decided to write his letter on the kitchen table. Polly would, she’d told him, be back in time to prepare the evening meal. Therefore, the kitchen was available and Jacob could concentrate on what he wanted to say.
Deer Mam and familee,
This is Jacob. I am wryti
