Emma ran out, her face burning with shame. Her mother was waiting.
Emma, what did I tell you? What did I tell you? Mary’s voice was shaking. Nurse Jacobs went to Mr. Henderson. She said, I can’t control my own child. She said, you’re a liability. Do you know what that means? It means I could lose this job. I’m sorry, Mama. Emma whispered. Tears pricricked continue reading …