Ooh, what a way and place to cut the piece off. It hints that they're going to do something drastic -- my first thought is kill him, heh -- to deal with the wife's abusive husband. Nice transition between the first woman's warmth and consolation by offering the wife some tea, then to the foreshadowing in that last line. It's simple, establishes a setting and mood, and concludes the story on a strong, chilling note. I also like that the wife confesses to still loving her husband despite his beating her. It's realistic.
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Personally, I was worried it was too hasty and/or too abrupt of a transition from her comforting her friend to her suggestion.
Thank you, too, for taking the time to read and comment.
-Tia
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