They continued in conversation until Grace noticed the hour. “Oh, Morris, I must go . . . my train.”464Please respect copyright.PENANAPBZ6TjUlKl
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“Yes, of course.”464Please respect copyright.PENANApm1IGbmZfD
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She sipped her tea and set the cup down, “You have no idea how comforting it is to know this. How can I ever thank you?”464Please respect copyright.PENANApSIHV0evXC
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“No thanks are necessary. I am just happy that your children and you will have a second chance. I thought you would bring Charlie with you.”464Please respect copyright.PENANABxcuws7Zbx
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“Oh, no. I decided early on that he would have a tough time accepting what has happened here.”464Please respect copyright.PENANA0fqmufBOup
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“Ah … I understand.”464Please respect copyright.PENANAnjQeMral0l
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Grace got up and walked to the bookshop door, “Thank you again, Morris.”464Please respect copyright.PENANAqC3fU8hSHk
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“It has been my pleasure.”464Please respect copyright.PENANAkEW24Re6MT
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“Will I ever see you again?”464Please respect copyright.PENANAsdoR7ew0Ok
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“I’ll be here if the need arises, but I think you will be quite busy for a while.” He laughed as he opened the door.464Please respect copyright.PENANAo2BETlSlVs
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They stopped and looked up at the sound of the tinkling bell.464Please respect copyright.PENANAvgFatj7Qtb
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“Thomas … every time I hear a bell, I’ll think of Thomas,” Grace smiled. “Goodbye, Morris.”464Please respect copyright.PENANArIWk400psn
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“Goodbye, my dear.”464Please respect copyright.PENANA5gWXxDoUNV
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“Oh, Morris, before I forget. I’m not sure what I will name my son, but his middle name will definitely be Morris,” Grace grinned as she walked away.464Please respect copyright.PENANA8otdLyDoi6
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“Delightful, my dear. Thank you.” Morris closed the door and watched Grace walk toward the Canal Street Bridge. He rubbed his hands together in delight and punched the air with his fist, “Yes!”464Please respect copyright.PENANACMFXjs2dWs
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Grace did not pause as she crossed the bridge. She knew The Olde Book Shoppe was gone but most assuredly not forgotten.464Please respect copyright.PENANA6BAjEqWCzx
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She heard the sound of distant thunder as a summer storm approached, or was it the flutter of angel wings? She smiled at the thought as she entered the train terminal.464Please respect copyright.PENANA11r8WIIGU3
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