Page 64 (1/2)

Royces had done a lot of work since I'd visited last, and I could tell as we pulled into the driveway that their as aluest suites All of theht and airy, especially the rooms that looked out at the beach and ocean With its new paint, flooring, wall covering, fixtures, and furniture, the Sea Marina now ranked up

there with some of our finest inns

"We're advertising in the big newspapers and

azines," Robert explained "Mom and Dad are

very hopeful"

"As they should be," I said "You and your

parents did a wonderful job, Robert"

"Thank you"

Being alone in the refurbished, sparkling new

inn made us both somewhat nervous Without

realizing it, ere being formal and very polite

Robert opened doors for me and kept his hand on my

back as we climbed the stairs We avoided each

other's eyes and talked only about the inn, the

grounds, and the upco tourist season It was