the faulty return.
My dad drove through the gate furiously. I calmly sat in the back seat, my eyes clouded with tears. I heard people wail. They cursed it in the strongest terms. I didn't know the car had stopped, until my father opened the door and stretched his arm at me. "Son, we're home. Let's go to the house." He held me by the shoulder and led me to the house. People stood in clusters. Their cries had subsided when they saw us come in. Everyone remained motionless. Some looked at me with pitiful eyes. It was as I no life stirred. In the house; my aunt, Jackie, sank in her seat oblivious of our arrival. She was more affected than I was. She was completely lost in her thoughts. "Maria, kindly lead us in a hymn and pray." Mama intoned in horse voice. Maria, a notable lady in our church cleared her throat and began. For I dare not go alone, I must feel his presence near me And his arms around me thrown. Then my soul shall fear no ill Let him lead me wher...