"While the water is heating up, I'm going to start on the dishes," Mother said.
"Why don't you sort the laundry and get a load started. Then, we can sit and have a nice chat over a cup of lemon-ginger tea and decide which rooms to tackle next. How does that sound?"
"Sounds wonderful," Mary said as she attacked the pile of laundry. "I will be out here putting things to right in the laundry room. Just holler if you need anything."
"Oh, and Mother?"
"Yes, Mary?"
"Thanks - for everything."
"You know you're welcome, child"
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Sylvia