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The two of the, carried ot under the porch not a second too soon because it did become another downpour

"I hate this weather!" I screamed His

grandfather laughed,

"Farmers need it," he said "It's been dry up until now C'mon, let's wash up for chow"

He opened the door and waited for us to follow I glanced at Harley

"I'et you to a phone tonight"

"Sure Don't worry about it," his grandfather coht upstairs I'll tell Harley everything I know

Harley went directly up to shower and change I followed and when I was positive ere out of earshot I began

"Harley, I had ti but explore the house," I said

"It's an a construction, isn't it?" he interrupted quickly

"I'm surprised more modern-day builders don't use so out a fresh shirt, underwear and socks fro on the floor, his back to me

"I' about what's in it"

"Oh," he said standing He nodded, thinking he knew exactly as on my mind "Well, he doesn't have s We talked about that today He says at his age, he likes to do only what he has to and enjoy his relaxation"

"Did he talk about his age, explain how a irlfriend?" I asked pointedly