Comparable To Pawns In A Funeral Home
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Comparable to pawns in a chess game, the visitors moved through the funeral home, being inessential to the entirety of the plot, yet still present. “I’m sorry for your loss, and I'll help with anything you need,” was a phrase followed by “thank you,” and a weary attempt to smile. Family members of the deceased, performed this pointless action of thanking visitors, who only attended in hopes of small town gossip.
While paying their respects, the visitors were on their finest behavior. Judgingly, they watched her, while showcasing a deceivingly supportive smile. Withholding from glaring because of her untraditional attire seemed to be a difficulty for most, not only did the tradition of girls wearing dresses stand strong in the south, but the