It’s a quiet evening on Tatooine. One sun has set, and it’s
starting to grow cold. Beru Lars pulls her cloak around her and moves closer to
the fire. Her husband, Owen scans the horizon for Tusken raiders, but all
appears clear. It’s been days since he last saw their tracks. They’ve had a
decent year as moisture farmers and are celebrating with a picnic. Their
adopted nephew, Luke Skywalker is fiddling with a piece of machinery. He’s
always tinkering. He says one day — one day soon — he’ll leave and explore the
universe. Maybe hitch a ride to another planet and find out what his destiny
holds for him. His aunt and uncle exchange a silent glance. They’ve done their
best, but know they can’t keep him safe forever. Tomorrow, Owen will take Luke
with him to buy a couple of droids the Jawa traders have to sell. He hopes that
they’ll distract him for a while.
Family Circle Illustrated
Library of Cooking, Vol. 1, 1972
Also from this book: Dancing on the Ceiling
