Dilkusha by the Gingko Tree
Bruce Tickell Taylor, Tickell Taylor / Bruce Tickell Taylor
Born in Seoul 1919 A nurse thrust Korean Declaration of Independence into our bed. Lifting me, my father found it, cabled Associated Press, photoed Jimare massacre. Forced Governor to halt carnage. Our home, "Dilkusha" built. Father developed sprue, sought California cure, family follows. 12 years of independent schools for me in California and Britain. Father cured, before return, receives cable: "LIGHTNING STRIKE DESTROYED DILKUSHA"! Father ...