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"Foster homes? You mean they would break the children up?"

"Well, yeah Not like anyone can take in dozens of kids"

"Oh , Miss-"

"Molly," she said She looked down at her feet "The children have never been separated before I don't know if they'll be able to cope I don't know if I'll be able to cope"

Her heart leaped when he reached up to take her hand "I' to do with herself You'll probably haveup to take you out"

"You really think so?"

"Of course I'll be first in line"

Miss Brighaht she would pass out "Thank you, Hector"

"No proble, drawn to him by some unseen force Their lips had just touched when she heard footsteps approaching Miss Brigha to couilty

"I got the water, Miss Brighaold bowl they used for coot to her feet and then hurried down the steps She rushed over to take the bowl froh she was careful not to spill any of the water The last thing she wanted was to inadvertently er She carried the bowl over to Hector and then knelt down in front of hireat, but I'm not really thirsty," he said

"No, no, this isn't to drink Well, you could drink it but you don't really need to-"

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