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"He was expelled from the school

"And?"

"He's been sent to a year of counseling," I added

"That's it? What's his name?"

"No one can do anyabout it?"

"He's done all he can and so has Grandpa Grant"

"You should have toldto tell me?"

"Yes I guess," I said "Its not so I want to talk about Harley"

Any indignation or disappointment he felt quickly disappeared "I' you how you are,"

He reached for my hand and held it

We sat there like that for a few long

"If there's anything I can do, you'll tell ht?" he finally asked,

"Yes, thank you Harley"

"Why did you run out of your house like that? Did Roy say so?" he deht for my honor

"No, no," I said "Nothing like that"