Scampers and Capers

Fall in WV is always beautiful. The squirrel's scamper blithely from tree to tree. Carolyn points out a hidden one to James. He captured this picture. Can you find the squirrel in the photo? He,  along with his squirrel friends, seem to be enjoying the weather in Wanton. They are busy gathering for the winter, but they take time to play.

Carolyn decides to play too. She gleefully pushes James down the hillside into a pile of leaves. He catches himself on a nearby, young sapling. He recoups quickly and rushes back up the hillside. Revenge is on his mind. He laughs heartily and pastes a big grin on his face. He doesn’t want to give away his strategy. Well, if he had any. He laughs again, all the while edging closer. He reaches out, grabs her and kisses her.

Her heart beats faster, and she returns his kisses.

Then…

He pushes her down the hillside. A little too hard, she stumbles and crashes into a big tree. Her nose starts to bleed.

James runs to her side, but she threatens him away. He reaches out, and she hits his hand.

“I’m so sorry. Oh baby, I’m so sorry. I did’nt mean to hurt you. He pulls out his handkerchief, (his mom taught him, always keep a clean hankie).  

She grabs it and hisses, “You’re ssso gonna pay.”

He laughs. “Okay, but let’s get you to the house for now."

They walk up the hill, arm in arm.