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"Actually, I am not sure I wonder why a wealthy es?"

"He asked you for a job?"

Mr Lawrence nodded "Remarkable, isn't it?"

Hayley wiped heras she tried to make sense of what she had heard

"Father, I suppose the reason Austin wants a job is because he prefers not to be spoiled by his wealth He wants to live as though his existence depends on him alone, so that he will never be dependent on anyone"

"Why would he be pressed to seek eston?"

"He knew you would be kind to him"

"I don't believe he would need kindness, if he didn't need a job"

"Of course, he does not need a job" Hayley took another small bite of food and chewed slowly She reme disowned "Did you give Austin a job?"

"He is my new bookkeeper" Mr Lawrence took a fresh puff fro each other, I assure you it will not happen"

"I am not convinced of it" He smiled

"Mr Sommers is not the least bit interested in me If he were, he would have told me when he came to see me"

"What was the reason for his visit?" Maddie chi"

Hayley's face turned red

"We understand that, but ould he want you to know such a thing, if he has no feelings for you?" Mr

Lawrence s h it was of special interest to me I did not ask if you had seen Austin lately

You merely volunteered the information I am sure all Austin intended to do, was volunteer inforood friends"

The three exchanged glances

"May I have reement and went to the kitchen

Hayley had hoped to discuss the possibility of attending college but decided to leave it for another day