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Show 195 Leonard?" said Samuel. "Because. . .because. ..I'm in love with Elise!" "Oh Hyrum," Elise threw her arms around him. "You've made me so happy!" "Good, now let's go," said Hyrum as he picked up her bags to leave. "But, I'm not going." "I think a flock of 'em are flying over," said Hyrum as he tried to make sense of Elise's rationale. "It's not because I don't love you..." "No, it's because you love Leonard more. Why else would you stay?" Hyrum was petulant. "Reverend, go now. Please, Take Hyrum and leave." "Elise if I walk out that door and you're not with me, I'll have to assume that you're in love with Leonard." Hyrum picked up his bags and walked stiffly to the door. -Everyone watched as he opened it ever so slowly and then stepped outside. "Elise," the Reverend turned to her, "I don't know why you're staying, but I must assume you have good reason. God be with you." He gave her a warm hug. "This is no time for goodbyes," Elise was fighting her tears. "Now go, all of you." "She's right, father," said Thomas. In silence the family picked up their bags and headed for the Whirlycart. ;;"|kmefica won't be the same without you, Elise," |
