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Oh, I can see to it that theyre very willing, May joked. Ill tell them that they wont get fed unless they agree to line up in front of your scissors right after supper.
The first to sit quietly for her hair-cutting skills was Nate. She could see that he was not against the idea, but neither was he jumping for joy.
Once May and Bill had taken care of the dishes, they joined the family on the front porch. When Nate headed in for his bath, Gil took his place. His hair was very thick and lay nicely when cut. He told Kate he liked his a little longer in the front and she was careful to do as he asked.
Kaitlin felt like she was cutting the same head of hair twice when Jeff sat in the chair; it was so like Gils. Thick and medium brown in color, it had just enough wave to make it a dream to cut and shape.
Have you always cut Seans hair, Katie? May wanted to know.
No, she answered softly as she finished with Jeff. Mother usually cut Seans and Fathers hair. She showed me what to do but I cant say as Ive had much experience.
Youve had some practice though, Sean commented from his place on the edge of the porch. Kate laughed and Sean explained.
Mother first showed Katie when she was 17. She was pretty proud of her new skill and decided to practice on Marc and me. Well, my hair had been cut just a few weeks before but she badgered me into sitting for her. I looked like a skinned rabbit when she was done. Everyone laughed, including Kaitlin who was sweeping the porch.
What happened to Marc? Rigg asked. All three of the Donovans laughed and then Kate answered.
I didnt have to coax Marcailshe wanted her hair cut. I thought it would be so simple to just brush it out and cut straight across the bottomonly I didnt cut so straight. I kept getting one side shorter and then Id have to cut the other side to make it even. We figured that Id cut about a foot before I knew I had to stop.
A foot? Rigg was incredulous and reached over to touch Marcails hair. He turned her until her back was to Kaitlin. So it was up to here? Riggs hand was almost to Marcails neck.
Marcs hair wasnt as long as it is right now. I had her hair above her shoulders.
What did your parents say?
Mother was very understanding but Father wanted to punish me. Mother talked with him; she felt I had tried my best and that Id probably learned my lesson.
Mother was always understanding, Sean said quietly. Remember my boat? Kate and Marcail both nodded.