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Show 156 Benjamen?" Hyrum looked at Thomas intently and with a sparkle of hope. The idea had never occurred to Thomas. "He may not like children at all," Thomas was cautious in exploring the new notion. "'may not*," smiled Elise. "Just because he isn't married and he has no children doesn't mean he doesn't like children," Hyrum was adamant. "I do hear that he's kind to his servants," Elise was nodding in agreement with Hyrum. Thomas's hopes were triggered. He began to pace and think aloud. The Archbishop won't release father because he sees him as a threat to the King...But, if he were to send father into foreign exile--say to America-the King would have nothing to fear...." Like a buggy master grabbing onto the reins of a runaway, Elise began to pull back. "America's a penal colony!" Her horrified tone didn't phase Thomas or Hyrum. "It's not a bit civilized!" She thought that threat would bring Hyrum to his senses. "It's so far away from England," she whimpered and slackened her hold . "And the Archbishop will look on that with favor!" grinned Hyrum. "Elise, bring Master Thomas a quill and paper. Thomas,take it to yer father and ask 'im to write a letter to t' Archbishop asking to be exiled--to |