And with that smile, the ache that had been at Phil’s heart for some days took wings and flew away to the Land of Delusion from whence it came.
“May I ask just one little question before we bury that small bit of the past?” Eileen asked.
“Yes!––what is it?”
“Does anyone else up here know that you are the same person who––who was recaptured that night?”
“Yes!––one other knows.”
“Jim Langford?”
“No, not Jim––although I think I may have to tell him some day. It is awkward at times.”
“Your secret would be safe with him.”
“I know it would.”