Beth was strolling right next to Hayley, looking curiously out at the roaring water. She grinned as the water hit her face, a comfortable feeling against the warm early summer breeze. She looked up to her brother and sister. Both had fallen asleep. She noticed they did that a lot. Beth wondered why they loved to sleep so much. Personally, Beth didn't like sleeping. Her siblings were weird, but she loved them.
Alice shifted a bit uncomfortably. She folded her arms, and winced as she touched one of the newer bruises. She remembered her daddy telling her if she complained about being punished, she would be in really big trouble. That scared her.
But Mr. Evans seemed like a nice man. He looked strong. Her daddy did hit hard, but really he was really scrawny. And Mr. Evans was asking, so it wouldn't be counted as complaining, would it?
"Um, well. If I don't hurry, mommy will slap me. Daddy doesn't like when I don't behave. I really don't want to be hit with the belt again..."
She blushed, suddenly feeling like she said to much, and grabbed her backpack quickly as she ran out of the room."