Falling Action Mary thinks fast and covered her tracks, by putting the leg of lamb in the oven then going to the grocery shop to get potatoes and peas. ... "Would you like me to get you some cheese? ... How're you?" ... The man turned and reached up behind him on the shelf for the peas. ... You must be terrible hungry by now because it's long past your suppertime, and I know Patrick would never forgive me, God bless his soul, if I allowed you to remain in his house without offering you decent hospitality. ...

• Word Count: 2792
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School