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When Hayley awoke the followingat the foot of her bed

After locating Maddie in her roos laid out?"

"Good " Maddie turned to face Hayley Her tone revealed surprise at Hayley's sudden entry "I retrieved the, before you retired"

"I asked why they are there"

"It was decided late last night, and we did not wish to disturb you"

"You said you put s out before I retired, and yet the decision to return hoht"

"Your father will have to discuss that with you"

"And if I decide I am not ready to leave?"

Maddie picked up her hairbrush and sh the ave an expression that told Hayley she would answer nothing else

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"But Father! I do not understand why I er I have not been able to spend time with you as I had hoped It is time for you to return home"