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They could go to church next week Perhaps?

Suddenly Caleb let out an ear-shattering cry Tess

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gasped and spun toward the girls, plastering a finger to her lips

Jack screaht His knee came up and rammed into Tess's backside She slid off the bed and plopped on the floor

She looked up; he looked down After a second of confused silence, Tess burst into laughter Behind her, the girls began to giggle Caleb drew a shuddering, surprised breath and stopped crying

The wild, terrified look in Jack's eyes disappeared He relaxed, unfurling frolanced down at Tess "Sorry"

She smiled "Not yet, but you will be"

"What do you mean?"

"I cooked breakfast"

He groaned "No, thanks, I'll just gnaw on the table leg for a while"

"Leather's closer Try your shoe"

Hisback the thin wool cover, he swung his legs around and stood up, stretching his ar Johns pulled taut across his chest

Tess popped to her feet beside hiet dressed We'll be late for church"

He frozeto church"