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I looked away The truth was it didn't The truth

was it was thrilling to have two boys clash over me

but I also knerong and could be ugly, too "I like it that you care but I don't like you

getting into trouble," I finally said

We heard a car horn and saw Daddy had driven

up He got out and stood there looking at us I waved

and Harley took up the oars and started to turn the

boat back toward the dock Daddy stood there,

waiting for me

"Thanks for the ride," I said as he helped me up

and out It was too short," Harley said

"There'll be other rides," I proht, Mrs Oak Tree"

"See you later, Mr Oak Tree"

I ran to greet Daddy After he kissed me, he

looked toward Harley His eyes were dark, troubled