The Gambler's Daughter

"Hey, it's time to go inside. Walk with me, Red. These others don't appreciate me," Kit sighed."Sure, Kitridge. I'll even let you carry my empty lunch box.""Oh no, that looks too much like a girl's purse. I have to protect my image.""Sir, this is a genuine fisherman's creel." Laughing we walked across the school yard and entered the building. Across the ocean war raged, and each of us knew that our lives could be changed quickly; yet that beautiful fall day shimmered around us, and peace reigned.