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ooked at the clock and said I had better be going I thanked her again for the tea Then I said good-bye to William and Alexandra

"Are you co back?" William asked me

"Of course she is," my father quickly said

"Next time, I'll show you my animals," he promised "Animals?"

"He has a collection of toy aniether," Alexandra explained "He's actually very good at it," she offered with a sister's pride

"I'll look forward to seeing theain the little gentleman My father followed me out

"Leanna is a very perceptive woman," he told me "Before this day is over, she'll ask me the key questions about you, I'm sure I hope you'll find a place for us in your life," he added

I laughed

"Me, find a place for you? I' with no tenants," I said

He laughed

"Please call during the week We'll do so next weekend perhaps All of us," he emphasized

"I'll see," I said

I was truly like so, I was afraid of the warot too close, I'd burn myself

Everyone was home by the time I returned to Endfield Place Almost as soon as I entered, Leo approached me immediately He was more animated than I had ever seen hi as though he would have to go and rest after opening the door

"Oh,"Mrs Endfield's been asking for you ever since she and Mr Endfield returned She wanted ht up as soon as I set eyes on you"