“Never been summer people before, at the lake after Labor Day.”

Well, Mr. and Mrs. Allison decide to give it a try! Even though virtually every local town resident repeats the above line to them. Get a clue you two!

Nice creepy ending. Maybe don't read this after, or before, Labor Day. ( )

A thank you to my good friend, Terris, who steered me to this short story by Shirley Jackson and reminded me why I loved her in the first place. All recovered from my disappointment with The Sundial now that I have read this wonderfully eerie piece. ( )

Extraordinary short story. Shirley Jackson is a very gifted writer. Must read. ( )