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The words ca she would have said to any customer With Bodie, she found them to be desperately true She did hope he’d be back next year

They both kneouldn’t be

“Did you sell Bodie an orna over fro another custo

“She did, and if she can sell an ornaht”

“Oh, I hope so!” Claudia said, clasping her gloved hands in glee “That would be wonderful The hout the year”

Bodie nodded, then put the paper sack inside his jacket’s pocket

“You off to Lou’s booth?” she asked, wondering if how much she wanted him to stay showed on her face

“You can’t go,” Ruby told hiotten to say hi toaround that e not to be missed”

Claudia rolled her eyes Sarah stifled a smile Bodie looked hesitant

“The tree lighting is at seven You could stay until then,” Sarah suggested

“I planned to go back to the house and put the hardware on the bathroom vanities”

“That’s one of the finishing touches, isn’t it? You’re that close to having the bathroo impressed

Sarah nodded “He’s done a great jobsure we’re ready by Christmas”

“Sarah!” Ruby scolded, clicking her tongue “I know you want to get Haive the man a break and let him enjoy the festival”

Sarah opened her , Bodie spoke first