Chapter 19: The Visitor
The next afternoon...
A quiet man arrived at the school.
Grey hair.
Military posture.
A walking cane in one hand.
The receptionist looked confused.
"Can I help you?"
The old man smiled.
"I'm here..."
"...to see Captain Harper's daughter."
The principal escorted him inside.
The girl stood quietly.
The veteran looked at her for a long moment.
Then his eyes filled with tears.
"You have his smile."
She whispered.
"You knew my father?"
He nodded slowly.
"He saved my life."
"Twice."
Then he reached into his coat.
And pulled out...
An old photograph.
Taken on a battlefield.
May you like
Her father stood in the center.
Smiling.
