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"This rose is so sweet!" I exclaiust's thoughts were all for Cathy; she scarcely looked at me "Yes, indeed!" she said "Jessie, is she not more beautiful than ever?"

I used all my willpower to push Robbie and the heat of our passion to the back of ht it possible"

August linked her aro up to bed," she said "We have htful days ahead of us! We shall need our rest"

We went up the stairs together August chattered quietly and happily as I washed behind a screen; then I wrapped own and sat by the fire while she took her turn

When we lay down together, she sighed softly and took ain! If only Sean were here, it would be perfect!"

"Yes, it is wonderful," I said

She sighed again, and soon her breaths grew deep and slow I eased my hand from hers and crept from the bed to sit by theI knew that Kevin and Robbie were out in the night, and I felt contenth

Robbie was reenhouse and a thrill of joy rippled through oose flesh lifted the hairs on my ar out into the night Robbie wasI woke late; I had slept deeply and hen I had at last returned to the bed, sunlight was strea for Lily and dressed quickly and went downstairs

Cathy and August were in the drawing roo, Miss Lie-abed!" said Cathy, froood sleep?" said August

I kissed the! Yes indeed, I did sleep very well! How restful your home is, Cathy!"

"Yes," she said "It is odd to think that I once felt like a stranger here"

"Surely you !" I said

"Of course I do; it's been since Christo back there when the child is old enough; if all goes well, we shall be there for the Harvest ball Meanwhile I am perfectly content My parents come to visit me often My home is where John is"