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m, d v d b w
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S kw m w, w d v
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d.
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p.
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Hd b m w, ddd, m d m
. H k p b m , kp.
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S, p, ddd.
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Y. Y, k. Lk m pwk, mvd
d, .S , m, . S m , d-
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p I d w.
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in the villageand the pizza parlors still there. I think youre pretty
well stocked now, but the markets still there, too. If you need anythingand dont want to go into the village, just let me know. Im in Laughing
Gull Cottage if youre out and want to stop in. Do you know it?
I . . . yes. You . . . work for my grandmother?
I clean for her once or twice a week, as she needed it. I clean for a
few peopleas they need it. I teach yoga five times a week, in the
church basement, and an evening a week in my cottage. Once I con-
vinced Hester to try yoga, she was hooked. I do massagesshe gave
him a quick grin over her shouldertherapeutic. Im certified. I do a
lot of things, because a lot of things interest me.
She plated the omelet with the fresh berries and toast. Set the plate
in front of him, added a red linen napkin and flatware. I have to go,
Im running a little late.
She folded the market bags into an enormous red tote, slipped on adark purple coat, wound a scarf of striped jewel tones around her neck,
yanked on a purple wool cap.
Ill see you the day after tomorrow, about nine.
e day after tomorrow?
To clean. If you need anything in the meantime, my numbercell
and homeare on the board right there. Or if youre out for a walk andIm home, stop by. So . . . welcome back, Eli.
She walked to the patio door, turned, smiled. Eat your breakfast,
she ordered, and was gone.
He sat, staring at the door, then looked down at his plate. Because he
couldnt think of anything else to do, he picked up his fork and ate.
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