Chapter 80: Violet's Decision (2)

Sandra looked at Violet and felt sorry for her. She hurried to her side and enveloped her in a hug. 'Easy, it will be alright ', she consoled, wondering how it could be possible that Viola was pregnant. For once she was lost for words and deep in thought. Violet eased out of her embrace and wiped her face with the helm of her dress. 'Silly me', she said trying for a smile that came out as a grimace. ' Viola's pregnancy is good news isn't it? I should be happy for my sister but instead I am sad. How selfish can one be?' she asked laughing, close to hysteria. Sandra shook her head and held her hands comfortingly, not knowing what to say. 'Never you say that!' she admonished gently but firmly. 'You are alot of things but selfish is not one of them!' Violet looked at her sorrowfully, sat down and started weeping. When she had calmed a little, Sandra asked the question that was in her mind. 'Are you sure she is really pregnant?' 'She was sick right in front of us and after that she was very