Willamina Barnes*TH*

Loving wife of @Chester_Barnes. Supportive strong spirit. Their marriage troubled but she has hope. Their sons: @Rolf_Barnes, @Mark_Barnes_ and @Seth_Barnes_.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

#THOTP-@Willa_Barnes bio: Wife of @Chester_Barnes. Mother to: @Rolf_Barnes @Mark_Barnes_ and @Seth_Barnes_. Strict and assertive nurturer.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Chester_Barnes I know you will have a wonderful time. Mother is I'll and I must tend to here until a nurse is assigned to your care.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

(Locks the front door and enters the empty bedroom. Picks up their wedding picture. She misses @Chester_Barnes greatly. Places it down.)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

(Lies in the large empty bed, her hand reaching over to touch @Chester_Barnes pillow. She yearns for his touch and to be held. Dims light.)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes Thank you Rolf and watch out for the muddy wagon tracks! (She calls out at the door to him wiping her hands on a small towel.)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

Rolf dear would you round up your brothers in the field. Seth is running wild and he'll surely need a bath before nights end.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

Scene fades to black......

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Chester_Barnes (Looks out the window at her 3 beautiful sons playing.) (Speaks softly with tears.) Oh Chester to see what you're missing.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes @Chester_Barnes You go out in the field now and fetch Mark and Seth. Supper's almost ready and you boys need to wash up.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes @Chester_Barnes That's fine Rolf. Your father is a very good man. (Brushes his curly hair wearing a sad smile.)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes @Chester_Barnes (Turns and looks at Rolf, her eyes filled but want to be encouraging and respectful of her love, Chester.)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes @Chester_Barnes I worry your father works so hard, one day he'll just collapse like an old farm work horse. (masking truth)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes @Chester_Barnes Yes Rolf, your father is very strong. But...

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes @Chester_Barnes I just miss your father. That's all Rolf. (Wiping eyes with a handkerchief from her apron.)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes Oh just some personal writing to me. (Her eyes watering.) (Folds the letter.) Well at least we know your father is safe.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

(Pauses for a moment)

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes Please know that you all are very much missed. I think about you throught the day. I hope to be home for Thanksgiving.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes He encourages Mark to work on his reading skills. (smile) He notes about Mark liking to play than do homework.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes He, @Chester_Barnes askes how you're doing in school and about Seth's pranks and if he's staying out of trouble.

[Willamina Barnes*TH* @Willa_Barnes]

@Rolf_Barnes He apollogizes for not being able to come home for so long. (Reads notes and speaks it out loud to Rolf in the kitchen.)