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Hayley stood at the bow of the ship, watching the sun peek over the horizon The as perfectly calm and the smell of the salty air, ed in to the work garht for you"

Her Father seemed taller to her as he stood there before her "Yes, thank you" Hayley looked down at clothing and brushed her hand across the fabric "It will take so used to"

"Hayley I can't believe I have allowed you to come aboard and appear as a hired hand"

"I will put on one of my dresses if it would please you Father"

"If you did so, I would have to answer to Maddie for allowing your clothes to be ruined" Her father placed his hand on her shoulder "I would appreciate it if you would wear your hair under a hat We come across other vessels froossip, should a female be spotted aboard"

"Let it be known that I will not be guilty of ruiningbehind her father, and felt a chill go up her spine as she realized who it was

"Good , sir Miss Lawrence" His voice conveyed her was shocked to see her Not knohat else to say, he turned to walk away

"Austin" He turned back "You alley

"Mr Lawrence I didn't realize" Austin felt aard

"Yes, son, I know I didn't have ?"

"Well, you know Hayley She always does what she wants to do, and before I knew it, here she was, on the ship"

"I know you ether, but I can assure you that"

"It's alright, Austin I'm not concerned"

"Just the same, I will stay away fro on different ships for that to happen" Mr Lawrence smiled "You have been the best of friends in the past, and perhaps you can both have a new start at continuing your friendship"

"Surely you understand why it can never be more than friendship, between Hayley and me"

Mr Lawrence nodded

"My mother has alsoany kind of relationship with Hayley"