Gold in My Pocket

by Jewell Tweedt

March 27, 1850Dear Diary,Papa struck it rich this morning! He found his nugget. It weighs over seven pounds. He came racing into the store to show me before he went to the assayer's office. It looks like a big ugly rock to me but he was cradling it against his bony chest like a baby. I wanted to go with him but he said it was too dangerous. He'll be back to take me to dinner at a new caf? to celebrate. I can't wait. I'm going to go wash my hair and press my best calico dress. Maybe now I'll have my papa back. I'm going to try and convince him to take me east, on the next wagon train or ship. We'll build that cottage and we'll be a family again. Praise God!March 28, 1850Dear Diary,Papa never came back. I waited and waited by the back door. When will I learn? March 31, 1850Dear Diary,He's dead.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149931647X
• ISBN13: 9781499316476
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"