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"Then"

"I' upsets me Please understand"

"Sure," he said

"I'd better go back inside," I said rising He stood up quickly

"Thanks for trusting me," he said

"Just remember your promise," I admonished He smiled

"There's nothing you could ask of me that I wouldn't do for you Summer"

"Thank you," I said

I started to turn away and he put his arainst hi so ashah I knew I shouldn't

"I've got to go" I whispered and hurried off the gazebo and toward the house

"Good night" he called after me

I didn't reply The tears were choking my throat

As I started up the stairs toward the front door Daddy pulled into the driveway He honked his horn and got out quickly

"What are you doing outside?" he asked, hurrying to et some air Daddy"

"Oh"