Inspiration?

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

BlueE, this is my favorite of what I've read of yours so far. It had such a lovely progression, and I just love this idea of this boy running running running from something to something, whether it's from his past life and into this dream of his future, or running around the town trying to get things in order for his departure. I just had this breathless feeling reading it all, hoping he'd make it out of town, but not feeling very confident that his life would be much improved if he did. And it's a lovely portrait of this town that is entirely brought to life through this one main character. Thanks so much!