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"Ah Roy, I'm okay, you didn't need to come up here I can do a man's job"

Roy leaned in close and whispered "Abe, I have no doubt about your skills Do you re aYou just need to show the sa your paw; she just doesn't want anything happening to you" Abe reluctantly agreed "Now, let's untie that rope and you climb doith me"

Abe followed Roy's instructions, and the two cliround Sara ran over and squeezed Abe hard A slight breeze was blowing and in no ti A few seconds later, water started splashing out, and the pu the cistern Sara and Abe held hands and began to dance around They then grabbed Roy's hand forcing hiht, Sara grabbed a bucket and filled it froain and doused Abe Roy grabbed another bucket and retaliated Abe took his hands and began swinging big scoops of water at both Roy and his , dripping wet Billy ran and joined the trio, and soon the four individuals played like children without a care in the world

While sitting at the supper table, their wet clothes hung on various lines, drying by the war fireplace Everyone had wet hair The boys received dry clothes, and Sara earing a loose fitting dress that shapely hugged her attractive figure Wearing some of Olof's clothes, Roy was obviously taller than the led and laughed during supper

Abe proudly exclaiuess I won't need another bath until next year"

Billy asked, "Is that true, Maw?"

"Now Abe, you stop that You're upsetting your brother"

Sitting by the light of the fire, Roy gazed across the table at Sara Her appearance was like an angel The fire behind her created a yellow halo around her face Reflecting on his situation, Roy noticed Sara was gentle like Nurse Lefebvre and strong and sweet like Michelle Dubois, the wo the war All three wo around all of theaze She smiled at Roy who smiled back Abe observed their actions and winked at Billy, who then started laughing out loud