The Chinaberry Preserves

Nina climbed up on a stool at the end of the table and watched her Aunt Mabel.

"Aunt Mabel, can I go outside and play?"

Aunt Mabel was peeling and slicing fresh peaches to make peach preserves. Nina's Aunt Mabel was an excellent cook and baker, and her peach preserves were exceptional, as the task had been handed down to her from her mother before her. She was very kind.

Nina was born in her house and was raised by her from birth, just like Mabel was her momma. Mabel was kind. That made it eas...