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"Just put the difference on my tab, Frank I'll settle up with you later"

Frank stopped counting and slid the pile of di them into cash-drawer Frank finalized their transaction

"That's it Billy You're all paid up You and Abe go catch some fish"

A silent conversation took place between Sara and Roy Sara looked at Roy with a question in her expression and shrugged with open pal no and a soft s they would discuss this matter later

"You're spoiling those boys, Roy"

"They're not boys forever, Sara Besides, I'reatest and I love the like a kid yourself"

Roy nodded After loading the buckboard, the group started for ho direction

"Roy, our home is the other way out of town," said Abe

Roy just smiled "We need to make one more stop at the blacksmith shop"

A feeeks earlier, Bobby had let Roy knoas finished with the ring When Bobby tried to show the finished ring, Roy stopped Bobby indicating he wanted it to be a surprise for everyone When Roy and the Johansson fa into the blacks

Work in the blacksmith area stopped when the couple walked inside Bobby unfolded a white cloth to show theood look, and then whistled

"Bobby, that's the nicest ring I ever my laid eyes on"

Sara was speechless and covered herup and turned it in her fingers It was a sies Carved into the s were painted black against the bright gold and no two carvings were alike Roy grabbed Bobby's hand and pumped it hard

"Thank you, Bobby It's beautiful"

"For your lovely bride," Bobby responded

Sara blushed

A thick hand slapped Roy hard on the shoulder It was Toet on your knee and ask the little lady"

Roy stood dumbfounded "What?"

"Roy! Get down on one knee in front of Sara, and ask her to marry you"

Roy was unprepared and stuttered "What? I ah, what a one hand on Roy's shoulder, To Roy to drop and kneel on the ground The other workers gathered in a circle while Bobby handed the ring to Roy