The Benet's were fortunate to have most of their children find good mates and be able to move into their own huts. This is course meant more of the work fell to the Belle and Skalton and as elders they really could not keep up as they once did. Their remaining son, Benito, was a great help but so far they were discouraged that he was still single. Being the heir it was up to him to keep the homestead going. One evening Skalton went to check on the vegetable patch and he was surprised to see strangers standing in the middle of the cucumbers. The leader, a fellow in long robes and a scythe, becokned him closer. It looked like quite a festive event and Skalton felt better than he had in years. He was lighter and more carefree and the drink that Grimmy passed along was so refreshing ! As he began to fade Skalton realized he was going to the afterlife and waved at his beloved Belle and hoped she would not worry too much. As usual, there were many tears from those left behind but Benito hoped some good would come from the tragedy so he could give his mother some joy in her last days.
Benet: Belle and Benito
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