This tale arose from an Writers’ Circus challenge to write about “her heart leapt into her throat/mouth”.

A work of fiction, the main character is loosely based on our local lollipop lady, a true stalwart in our community.

Those of you who live near me will quickly identify characteristics of the main FICTIONAL character and

FICTIONAL location of the main action.

I particularly wanted to be sure this wonderful lady got her place in my archive as she is one of my most

loyal readers.