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Show 151" had responded so immediately to his authoritative command. Elise re-entered the room carrying the fresh flowers in a vase and placing them where they would most enhance the room. "They're really beautiful, Master Hyrum," "I'm glad you find them such," Hyrum looked engagingly into Elise's eyes. Of a sudden he remembered Thomas's presence and looked to see if Thomas had witnessed his momentary flirtation with Elise. He blushed at the knowing smile on Thomas's f ace. "Will it bother you too much if I stay here and just featherdust a bit?" Elise asked of Thomas and Hyrum. "Didn't you do that already this morning?" Thomas asked Elise naively. It was Elise's turn to be embarrassed. "I could be mistaken," Thomas assured her. Elise proceeded to feather dust, stealiing glimpses of Hyrum. Hyrum didn't quite know what to do with himself since his only excuse for coming was to bring flowers. Thomas wasn't sure what to do either, so after some meaningless small talk with Hyrum, Thomas picked up a book and started to read. An unexpected knock at the door drew all of their attention, and Elise was quick to answer. Standing at the door with a bouquet of red roses |