#101 Cree Queery and Mysy Drolly- J.M. Barrie
Some authors excel at realism, writing scenes and phrases
that make us relate and feel like the writer and us have experienced life in
the same manner. Some authors excel because they possess unreal imaginations.
J.M. Barrie is more the latter, having been the famous creator of Peter Pan (as
well as--according to Wikipedia-- popularizing the name Wendy).
This tale, although not at fanciful and care-free a the
childhood myth, nonetheless taps into Barrie’s ability to tell a good story.
Not an altogether happy story, but a touching one.
Cree Queery is a grinder by trade and a grinder by life.
“There was a terrible want of spirit about Grinder Queery.” His cross to bear seems
to be taking care of poor bed-ridden mother. He gives her half his meals and
buys nothing for himself.
“Every one said that Mysy’s death would be a merciful
release—every one but Cree.”
It might be a sad life or a grey existence but if it's all you
have, live it right. The last 12 years of his life he saved just enough to pay
back his last debt. “He paid off all he owed, and so Cree’s life was not, I
think a failure.”
Word of the day: Callant- Boy, lad (primarily Scottish)
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