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Show - 105 - never marry Andre' , even when their engagement was announced. To Dirk Claudine belonged to him and no one else and when she finally committed herself to another man he would not believe it until he saw it with his own zing eyes. Then the. agoni- truth hit him." Penny heaved a big sigh. It seemed to her that a terrible weight had been lifted from her shoulders. At least she had learned something about the events which occurred after the wedding. Maddie sensed her relief and felt that the girl had endured enough strain for one day and that further excitement might be too much for her. "Now Penny, I've said enough for one day. Your mother will begin to wonder where you are and then I'll surely be in trouble for having even mentioned the ghost to you. Remember this. I'm on your side, even though it's against my better judgement to go on, but I know we both feel the same about Claudine. If we don't help her find what she is looking for none of us will rest. Also, I loved her dearly. Somehow, I feel that she's chosen you for this task. You'll be the one who will bring the lovers together again. Of that I am sure. "Thank you, Maddie, for realizing this," said Penny. "I know now that you'll help me." She arose from the table and went out to the garden and joined the family. |