Discovering Treasure by Crystal Mary Lindsey Page B

Treasure were the only child and grandchild. Although I found it difficult to express my love for you and your mother, I truly did love you both.”
    If the others at their table seemed embarrassed, none showed it. In the time they had all been concurrent, a uniting bond of togetherness was strengthened like that of a related family.
    Kelvin was the first to speak. “I reckon these things happen and they are the way God means them to be, for whatever reason.” He didn’t wish to sound unfeeling or cold, but just to lay the matter to rest, as there were other more pressing solutions to think about now.
    â€œWe should have a town meeting before too much longer and talk about these tanks and take a vote. Hopefully there will be more rain” He looked at the minister. “So what do you think Reverend Elderby? The church won’t need, that big a tank, but if putting one in it will help when times are bad, then all can count on using the water for a small price? Then that money could be invested further into other needs for the town.”
    The Reverend shook his head. “I don’t like the idea of people paying for what can be acquired for free.” He thought about this, and then added, “And what of those who couldn’t afford it?” Everyone considered this. It was true, and if only the ones with money would benefit then what kind of advantage would that be.
    Nellie was next to speak up. “Well not that it’s my business mind you, but when people pay for something they seem to prize it more highly so no one would be squandering it. As for the poor needing it, that’s true also, so there would need be a tally book, and when they are able to compensate in some way, then that could be done. Not so they should suffer any you know.” So that settled it, Treasure would carry the debt of larger in-ground concrete tanks for the church and school. It was also decided that the men with families, who needed a wage the most, would be hired for the work. Treasure would leave the result of getting this done to the men of the town with Connor as overseer.
    Walking home later and lagging behind with Uncle Marcus, Treasure held onto his arm, telling him how glad she was to have him with them and hoping he would make it to visit more often. This delighted him and now she began to understand the man behind the one she thought she knew. He was a people-pleaser and got much joy from seeing others happy. He didn’t ever seem to consider what he would like to do.
    â€œTell me Uncle Marcus, if there was one thing in the whole world that you would like to do, just to please yourself without worrying if it made someone else happy, what would that be?”
    them to our table in case you are under the impression I did, and be warned, that particular family can be a malicious lot. I have represented them as Her uncle beamed and it came from deep within him, as he carried a profoundly hidden secret, never shared yet always prized. “Well, as long as you don’t laugh, there was something I loved to do as a boy, but never have time for since I grew older. But, it’s the one thing I enjoyed so very much, and perhaps I could come and stay here sometimes and do it.” He looked sideways at her as they walked, knowing Treasure would be scanning her mind to try and figure out what it was. She was like that, she always liked to guess.
    â€œI have no idea Uncle, I have never been aware of you doing anything that wasn’t related to work. So is this related to that in any way?”
    He shook his head! Looking up at the sky and down at the road, he quite enjoyed her trying to fathom it out. He chuckled. “Well, do you give up yet?” At her nod, he gave in and informed her “I don’t believe you could ever guess but it is something quite simple, although you may not associate it with a pompous ass like me. I like to fish. I get great joy in rolling up my trouser legs,