Gravy Descriptive Writing

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The front door bursts open, and the young girl bounces in carrying her gym bag, still wearing her school uniform. She looks like most Catholic school girls. Wearing a plaid skirt, white shirt and navy blue knee highs. The gym bag dangles from her fingers by one strap. She glances around the foyer and enters the kitchen as the limousine glides away. The black car and its tinted windows crawl slowly down the long drive to the privacy gates in front. The kitchen, which is usually bristling with servants, is empty. The tiled kitchen floors are clean. The kitchenware is neatly stored in the cupboards. A large table that serves as a workbench is empty. “Mom? Silvia? Anyone home?" Nothing ever changes. They are always involved in their …show more content…

In front of the airplane hangars.” For a girl that has never even had her first kiss, she is reeling with excitement. Gravy Eyes. His real name is Skip Richardson. But, those damned eyes always seem to be peering furtively at her and they are the color of gravy. And she loves it! He glances quickly at her and turns and her heart does a free fall. He looks again and she feelst a hidden message exchanged. She has never felt anything like those looks before. She turns back to the note from Sister Carlotta O’ Donnell. The envelope is open. She slides the letter out and reads it. To the Parents of Marci Allassi, I am writing this letter about your daughter, Marci Allassi, out of concern. We have placed Marci on suspension due to several physical altercations that she has initiated. Clearly, we are convinced that Marci is having problems observing our rules. I would like an opportunity to speak with you about your daughter’s behavior. Please ensure that she returns to school with this letter signed by you and a proper regard for the safety of our other children. She must have a clear understanding of proper behavior. 'Parent signature requested'.

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