Old Mam Dikeledi is very sad, remembering the tragedies of her life. Zweli, her gardener, finds her crying. She tells him about her sorrow – and the great love she has had. She wants to encourage him in his own pursuit of love. As they chat something extraordinary is revealed …
This story is a sequel to The Dance.
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This story forms part of a special project – Mentoring our Future Writers – sponsored by the National Arts Council.