Clearing the Air

Valerie stayed home for lunch.

She still told Miriam about Diane's death.

When Miriam first heard Diane's name, her face darkened.

Soon, she replied coldly, "She had it coming."

And with that, the conversation about Diane was over.

Miriam didn't feel any sympathy at all for Diane's death.

Even if she was overflowing with compassion, there was no way she could ever feel sorry for the person who had