James Penha

Boyle prepared one last cup of tea, It would be as bitter as his memories remained sweet. He had cared for those youngsters when no one else would. He gave them what they needed, wanted. Or he gave them nothing at all. Still he got Christmas cards from Jimmy Farrell. And Tommy Lonergan was a huge success. There was no anguish. Until now. Newspapers saw everyone's hands as dirty as their own ink. He sipped bitterly.