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Being around the Johansson fa events of the day and he quickly forgot about the incident When everyone sat down for supper, Roy brought up the conversation he had with the minister at the new church

"I stopped by the brothel-church that's being built on the edge of town and met with the new preacher"

"Oh yes, Maura and Daniel McAllister"

"You've met them already?"

"IThey're a lovely couple And, Maura is expecting a baby soon"

This inforhtly since he had the whole speech worked out in his head He needed to have a si into a discussion about the ht to the point and this , Roy? You look unhappy"

Looking down at Sara, Roy then hugged his bride to be Leaning over, he kissed her "No Sara, just trying to build up so into Roy's eyes, Sara seemed confused

"Have a seat Sara I stopped by the church to talk with the minister"

"He's called Reverend Daniel That's his title because he is a Lutheran"

Roy becahtly frustrated "Okay, so I talked with Reverend Daniel and met his wife, Maura"

"Aren't they just the sweetest couple?"

"Sara! Can you let me tell my story, please?"

Sara faked a pouty face and folded her arms "I'm sorry Roy Please continue" A small smirk crept in the corner of her ht" Roy sat breathing hard and Sara resisted any further interruptions "Oh, what the heck, Reverend Daniel will conduct the wedding ceremony once the church is finished"

"That's fantastic news, Roy Did he give you a date he expects the church to be completed?"

"Maybe a few ed Roy's neck "It's perfect Thank you I wasn't sure you would ements, especially since you've never been married before, but I' Roy, and they e town and decided to visit the Johansson's place on his way home It had been several days since Roy's previous visit and he was anxious to be with Sara When Roy passed the railroad tracks, he turned toward Sara's Less than a mile after his turn, he spotted an e all around the wagon as it dashed past Roy, startling Sugar-Girl Turning around, Roy raced Sugar-Girl after the careening buckboard Riding alongside the racing horse and wagon, Roy leaned over and grabbed the dangling reins