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"I haven't traveled all that much," I said, "but I do like it here"

"Exactly I knew froreat deal in common, and I don't mean just business interests," he said

Even with too much wine in me, I raised my eyebrows in surprise What did we have in coh for hiospel

I had to adenial, personable e, and very settled "Do you like sailing?" he asked

"I do, but I'h"

"Perfect," he declared "I' busy when I'ritty work My father thought that was the best way forit Looks like you're the sa it," he said

He reached across the table and took my hand

"I'd like to take you sailing to to be a perfect day"

"I don't know," I said "My ht be needed"

"I'm sorry about your mother I hope she improves, but I hope they can spare you for a few hours I'll call you in the , okay?"

"Wellokay," I said

"Good"

He held onto my hand and I let him until I heard a fale word, a single syllable to set

It was Nelson Childs coant looking brunette with soft blue eyes and a figure that looked like it was molded by a sculptor

"Olivia How nice to see you," he said pausing "I'd like you to an Louise, this is Olivia Gordon, an old friend," he said I thought he put far too much emphasis on the word "old" She extended her hand