Austin's first visit to his grandmother's house after the death of his grandfather is filled with painful memories and an acute sense of loss. After he and his grandmother make a few groping attempts to comfort each other, they finally manage to reach each other and share their grief by engaging in one of grandpa's favorite activities—fly fishing. Jukes uses imagery to convey deep emotions and seemingly simple acts to create character, giving remarkable depth to a brilliant short story. Honor Book, 1985 CCBC Newbery Discussion. (Ages 5-11)