I really like the way you write. You have nice sentence structure and your descriptions are really good. I didn't really like the first line, but I'm not sure why. It just didn't seem to flow to me. I thought it was kind of boring but that might just be because there wasn't much happening.
I really like the line: "But Betty is gone and-- this time-- I know she will not be back" It is short and simple, but still conveys a lot of emotion.
I DIDN'T COMMENT ON THIS? (I love it. So much. Your characters are always so good, and such incredible use of words. You're my hero. When I grow up, I want to be like you.)
I thought it was kind of boring but that might just be because there wasn't much happening.
I really like the line: "But Betty is gone and-- this time-- I know she will not be back"
It is short and simple, but still conveys a lot of emotion.