A Time of War – Antithesis (1)

The night was warm and the air was still, so that when an eerie shriek came from the backyard, we could hear it in the house very clearly. “What was that?” said my little sister. She was visibly shaken by the horrible sound. So was I, though I wouldn’t admit it. But before Father could answer, another terrible whine came to our ears, and then another. It sounded unearthly! Father seemed unconcerned as he said, “Oh, I imagine the neighbor’s cat, Whiskers, is on the prowl. He must have met up...