"Colum coming is a big holiday," Helen said "Everything has to be perfect, because, Colum only comes once a year, and we have to make it memorable to him, so he won't forget us here in America." Helen giggled.
Scarlett and Helen were in the kitchen of the small cottage. Helen was scrubbing the floors as hard as she could trying to get a stain out. Scarlett was beside her also scrubbing the floor, listening to her cousin tell her all about Colum.
"How long will it be until he comes, again?" asked Patsy, the eldest of Helen's children. She was carrying a big bucket of clean water for Scarlett and Helen to use when cleaning.
"Two days, Patsy. Two days. Oh my, I can't believe we only have two days until he comes! We won't have hardly enough time to fix the meal, and we still have most of the house to clean. I just don't know how we will do it."
"You will, Helen. I know you will."
"Thankyou, Scarlett. I'm sure we will."
Everything in Helen's household was in chaos, complete chaos. They were all trying to get ready for Colum. Jamie was going to pick him up on the 6 o'clock train, and then dinner would be served when he got to Helen's house, then music and dancing followed. Scarlett dressed up for the occasion, and rushed over to Helen's house about 5 o'clock. Helen, was greatful for her help, and sent her into the kitchen where she helped make the large cake that was made especially for Colum.
Six o'clock rolled around faster than Scarlett expected. She was putting the finishing touches on the cake when she heard a door slam in the parlor. She rushed in to see what was the matter and was greeted by a tall man with short curly hair wearing a Roman Collar along with black pants and a black shirt. 'This must be Colum' she thought.
"Hello, you must be cousin Scarlett. I'm Colum O'Hara." It was as if he had read her mind. "Sorry, for the door slaming. That's how I let everyone know I'm here." Then, as if by magic, everyone came rushing in and yelled "Colum!" and started hugging him.
What will happen next time? What will happen at the celebration? Till next Time.