box. There was a pile of sheet music within, all for the
violin.
"Chandler, this is a lot. It must have cost a lot,
too," I said, thumbing through the pieces. I estimated
well over two hundred dollars worth.
"It's all Bartok," he said.
"You've got An
Evening in the Village. First and Second Sonata, First
Rhapsody. Hungarian folk tunes. and Romanian folk
dances. I was thinking about your audition and what
you should prepare for it. I suggest the First Sonata
and something from the Romanian folk dances.
Anyone would get a good view of your ability from
that."
"Thank you. Chandler," I said. "It's a wonderful
gift and you brought it at the right time. My parents
are going to let me try. Mr. Wengrow convinced
them."
"I knew he would," Chandler said.
"Well, you knew more than I did." I embraced
the box of music and stood up. "Thank you," I
repeated and kissed him on the cheek.
Just as I did. Grandad. Daddy, and Uncle
Simon came around the barn. My heart stopped and
started. Daddy waved, but after a moment's hard stare.
Grandad turned and went into the barn, with Uncle
Simon trailing behind him.
"Come inside," I said. "I'll put this away and
we'll go for a walk."
Chandler said hello to Mommy, who made