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Show - 125 - "I opened the door slowly, just' a crack, then a little wider and cautiously peered out into the hallway. Mr. and Mrs. Gaven's room was two doorways down the hall. There was no slit of light showing beneath it and the hallway was very dark. I had a flash light with me, but didn't dare turn it. on as I walked to the landing of the stairway. Still not a sound. were Everything was quiet. I knew that Andre's rooms on the other side of the house, and as he was not in the living room drinking, as he had been every night since the wedding, I assumed he was asleep. Now, to get down had the stairs, into the living room and to the French doors which I deliberately left ajar, we could slip out past the fountain, to the little gate and down the hill. Once we were away from the house I could turn on the flashlight and light our way. With hope and prayers the two lovers would be reunited. From then on Dirk could take over and I could breathe easier. I would then sneak back to the our rooms over the carriage house where Tom and I lived. No one would be the wiser. "Fool that I was to think that it would be so simple. By now the and tears were streaming down Maddie's face it began to appear as though she with emotion, would not be able to continue with her story she was so overcome but with an effort she hurried on. "The way seemed to be clear so I crept back to the door and beckoned to Claudine to come out of her room. All was going on schedule. As we sneaked down the stairs into the living room, my heart was pounding so loud I thought it would awaken the whole household. We slipped out of the French doors and into the garden with no mishap. Fate was good to us up and to that point. There was no moon to light up the grounds all was in darkness.' We reached the little gate and groped our way into the Eucalyptus grove. It was difficult because I was still afraid to turn on the light until we were past the trees. As soon as we started down the hill and reached the bridge I switched it on. |