Janice for the first time in what seemed like an eternity felt good. And not too soon for Mazie who missed time well spent with her old friend. Needless to say Mazie did not respond well when Janice announced her plans for an open ended visit to a cousin in Ohio.''
"What do you mean- you don't know how long? We have plans for the play series at the playhouse."
"I mean I don't know. Evelyn is going through a bad time right now. You surely remember how badly she took her husband's death. The whole family wondered about her sanity."
"My god, that was what-- eight or nine years ago. I don't mean to seem heartless, but isn't it about time she coped?"
"This is a little more complicated. And right now she's in need of somebody."
"Is she sick?"
"No at least not physically. But it is complicated and I don't feel comfortable telling anyone about it until I know it is ok with her. I do have to go, and I don't know how long I will be gone. As long as I'm needed."
Mazie hesitated before saying. "Well you have always been the available one-- for any of us as we needed you. I'll find someone else to go to the plays. But do keep in touch --please."
