Vigil
The Death (or Life) of Alice James
By Arielle Seidman
April 29, 2010
House of Wits
Cast of Characters
ALICE – A dying diarist, who has spent most of her life in bed.
HENRY – Her brother, an unmarried novelist.
WILLIAM – Their brother, a conflicted philosopher, and teacher.
AUTHOR’S DISCLAIMER
It’s another depressing piece. I apologize. Next time, I’ll give you an example of my comedic writing. That stuff is much better.