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Show 40 The family gathered to their places at the table, and Elise, carrying the hot stew, passed by Hyrum. "Elise!" Hyrum stopped her with his voice. Elise looked at him as a foolish young girl might look at her chosen knight who was about to enter a chariot race. "Yes, Master Hyrum?" "I didn't know you had an interest in Latin?" His eyes were sparked with interest as he awaited her response. "Latin?" Elise noticed everyone's eyes on her, but hadn't the foggiest notion as to what Hyrum was referring. "Yes, the new addition to the Reverend's library,8 clarified Hyrum. "Oh...that," responded Elise. She hadn't noticed that the book was in Latin, only that it had been fondled by the hands of Hyrum. "Latin," she pronounced the word with feeling. "Ah've been thinkin o studying Latin...." Elise carried out the charade. "Thou hast?" Benny was quick to perceive the incongruity with Elise's nature. "I !ave!" Elise spoke with finality. She turned to glare at Benjamen to put an end to his questions. |