"Summer Ends Too Soon" Was the last she said. Beautiful Maria, Ave Maria. Maria dodging father's fists -- and his. Maria praying under the table. Maria crooning pain songs in the bathroom. Maria combing his sludge out of her hair. Maria serving masters. Seventeen year old Maria. Maria, your Lady of the Kept Secret. Maria dancing to his temper. Maria washing her panties in the toilet. Two days after graduation, Maria swaying from the limb. Maria, sweet purple fruit of his sin. Ave Maria.