She watches you and nods. “Yes, you’re right.”
Pat her hand. “You’re an adorable child. The fire needs fixing. Just a minute.”
“Oh, Ben!” she cries. “I have to go. Really. Don’t fix it for me.”
“Too late,” sitting down again. “It’s caught already. You’ll have to wait a while longer.”
She hesitates, looking at her wrist watch. “I oughtn’t.”
“Just a minute, dearest.”
“Well, all right.” She smiles at you. Catch your breath and then seize her in your arms.
“Oh Barbara! I do love you so, much!”
16. GONNA BE NICE?
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