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The boy laughed cheerfully and jumped out.

He laughed at that, and his laugh was merry and frank.

She stopped and gazed up at his face.

He parked the truck in front of the house and headed down the hill.

Then they turned bottom side up, and continued to roll slowly over until they were right side up again.

Dorothy grabbed fast hold of the buggy top and the boy did the same.

They have two fertilized eggs and they want final consent.

Dorothy sighed and commenced to breathe easier.

Carmen brushed them away and returned to her prayer.

Yes, and Jonathan is at school.

The sky had grown darker again and the wind made queer sobbing sounds as it swept over the valley.

She met his gaze and smiled.

Humor danced in his eyes and twisted smooth lips.

The voice and words belonged to Josh, and yet he had been dead for more than two years.

At some point, that stopped bugging her and became an attraction.

Taking her in his arms, he held her close for a moment and then planted a kiss on her forehead.

The boy was startled and his eyes were big.

Dorothy and Zeb looked at one another in wonder.

Without answering, he headed for the fireplace and opened the wood box.

Reluctantly she pulled away, her pulse and respiration in a race.

He glanced up and smiled.

The kids are asleep and we're alone.

All that did was to enwich the pwiests' sons and thieves and wobbahs....

She sighed and walked over to the window seat.

Zeb shook the reins and urged him to go, but Jim was stubborn.

Two children, brother and sister, were on their way to school.

The speech he gave in September 1962, announcing that goal, spent a good amount of time justifying the expense and explaining the urgency.

He grinned and waved.

It was indicative of dissipation and the exercise of authority.

He and Uncle Hugson have been having a fine visit.

People overwhelmingly believed the future would be better, and they were right!

Long dark lashes and black curly hair - he had it all.

They saw the mother robin flying about, and crying to her mate.

But I warn you, if you don't tell me that this means war, if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist--I really believe he is Antichrist--I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend, no longer my 'faithful slave,' as you call yourself!

Count Ilya Rostov smiled blandly and nodded approval.

He reached her and turned, walking beside her as they started back up the hill to the house.

I loved him and he left me.

He was not going very fast, but on his flanks specks of foam began to appear and at times he would tremble like a leaf.

With a wild neigh of terror the animal fell bodily into the pit, drawing the buggy and its occupants after him.

Then they rode on, talking and laughing as before.

Pulling his head down, she met warm lips again and surrendered to the passion he always managed to arouse.

And then her eyes grew large.

And you know what?

So he moved the cars slowly and with caution.

It was a big horse, tall and bony, with long legs and large knees and feet.

She could count his ribs easily where they showed through the skin of his body, and his head was long and seemed altogether too big for him, as if it did not fit.

His tail was short and scraggly, and his harness had been broken in many places and fastened together again with cords and bits of wire.

She set down the bird-cage and poked the boy with her parasol.

Tomorrow Uncle Henry and I must start back for Kansas.

He stooped and picked up a bird's nest that had fallen upon the ground.

I confess all these festivities and fireworks are becoming wearisome.

Later, she lay in bed, tucked warmly under the covers as his boots clicked away from her on the hardwood floor - down the hall and into the den.

The conductor helped her off the car and then the engineer started his train again, so that it puffed and groaned and moved slowly away up the track.

Next minute there was a roar and a sharp crash, and at her side Dorothy saw the ground open in a wide crack and then come together again.

There was a breath of danger in the very air, and every few moments the earth would shake violently.

With this thought in mind the girl took heart and leaned her head over the side of the buggy to see where the strange light was coming from.

They have got to live a man's life, pushing all these things before them, and get on as well as they can.

She smiled to herself - and not always because he rubbed her the wrong way.

He walked down the hill, pausing a reverent moment at the headstone, and then ducked under a limb as he continued down the hill.

It should have arrived at Hugson's Siding at midnight, but it was already five o'clock and the gray dawn was breaking in the east when the little train slowly rumbled up to the open shed that served for the station-house.

The buggy seemed almost new, for it had a shiny top and side curtains.

We've been away for a long time, you know, and so we're anxious to get home again.

Jim's ears were standing erect upon his head and every muscle of his big body was tense as he trotted toward home.

Then she looked at Zeb, whose face was blue and whose hair was pink, and gave a little laugh that sounded a bit nervous.

Dorothy had a green streak through the center of her face where the blue and yellow lights came together, and her appearance seemed to add to his fright.

His somber gaze met hers and then drifted to her lips.

Then the boy picked up the reins, shook them, and said "Gid-dap!"

I work for Uncle Bill on his ranch, and he pays me six dollars a month and my board.

The worst thing was their terror of reaching the bottom of this great crack in the earth, and the natural fear that sudden death was about to overtake them at any moment.

But they continued to fall, all together, and the boy and girl had no difficulty in remaining upon the seat, just as they were before.

All this was so terrible and unreal that he could not understand it at all, and so had good reason to be afraid.

He lifted the nest gently and put it in a safe place in the forks of the tree.

They may have missed on specifics (such as each of us owning a personal jet pack and a flying car) but in general were dead-on.

It was the favourite haunt of humming-birds and bees.

Anna Pavlovna Scherer on the contrary, despite her forty years, overflowed with animation and impulsiveness.

In addition to the assistance from the renters, the money finally gave her an income of her own, and the token independence that went with it.

Alex had destroyed it then with suspicion and accusations.

It was true, and it brought color to his neck, but he didn't comment.

She pushed the thought from her mind and turned to him.

Alex helped the man get the luggage into the trunk and then hurried to assist Carmen into the car before the man could touch her.

Alex climbed into the car beside Carmen and placed his arm protectively on the back of the seat behind her neck.

I have a mare; and we have a five-year-old mare with a colt, a four year-old filly, and a two-year-old filly... oh, and my mare is going to foal again in January.

He leaped into the saddle, and away he dashed with his officers close behind him.

We have, in fact, envisioned a better world and have made it happen.

He married Lucy Helen Everett, who belonged to the same family of Everetts as Edward Everett and Dr. Edward Everett Hale.

Even in the days before my teacher came, I used to feel along the square stiff boxwood hedges, and, guided by the sense of smell would find the first violets and lilies.

All the papers had been signed and the money provided.

Alex rolled over and faced her.

He rose up on one elbow and frowned.

He nodded and smiled.

She walked toward it and found the horse tied to a tree and standing motionless, with its head hanging down almost to the ground.

Also, turning her head, she found that she could see the boy beside her, who had until now remained as still and silent as she herself.

He got down from his horse and very gently took the little ones up in his big warm hands.

And you may even—reasonably, optimistically—think it to be quite likely.

Such a house my father built after the Civil War, and when he married my mother they went to live in it.

There, too, after a fit of temper, I went to find comfort and to hide my hot face in the cool leaves and grass.

Well, Prince, so Genoa and Lucca are now just family estates of the Buonapartes.

Perhaps I don't understand things, but Austria never has wished, and does not wish, for war.

The nobility don't gwudge theah lives--evewy one of us will go and bwing in more wecwuits, and the sov'weign" (that was the way he referred to the Emperor) "need only say the word and we'll all die fo' him!" added the orator with animation.

They even agreed to take care of the animals while Alex and Carmen took their first vacation.

In the kitchen she removed two mugs from the holder and reached for the coffee pot.

In a way, Carmen and Alex had adopted a family.

Alex got a relief when the conversation turned to something else and stayed there for the rest of the evening.

He wanted to protect her and preserve her innocence.

He asked her to go back to Houston with him, enticing her with rides on the beach - and love all night.

Carmen met his gaze for a moment - long enough to reunite, and then they both turned back to the others.

He made a face and stopped his horse.

Her anxious gaze went from Carmen to Alex and back again.

He turned from the mirror and gazed down at her solemnly.

Dulce stood and motioned for Alondra to follow her.

Apparently Señor Medena and his daughters had lived here all their lives.

Felipa and Alondra were there as well.

He pulled her close and kissed her forehead.

She pulled the covers up to her chin and met his gaze solemnly.

For a moment he simply gazed into her eyes, and then he drew a deep breath.

Destiny's eyelids drooped and paused, then opened wide.

Probably because he didn't know how to handle the situation - and Alex always wanted to be in control.

She tells you and it's automatically fact.

Jumping out of the buggy he put Dorothy's suit-case under the seat and her bird-cage on the floor in front.

The top of the buggy caught the air like a parachute or an umbrella filled with wind, and held them back so that they floated downward with a gentle motion that was not so very disagreeable to bear.

These they could not see, but they could feel them pelting the buggy top, and Jim screamed almost like a human being when a stone overtook him and struck his boney body.

All cuddled down together and were very happy.

A sudden gust of wind circled them and whispered words in her mind.

They entered the house and she glanced at the dark fireplace.

He reached out with one arm and drew her toward him.

Alex stood and walked down the hall.

She slipped eagerly into his arms and their lips met hungrily.

Alex followed her and stumbled on the stairs.

Carmen was looking at someone behind the camera and Alex was looking at a girl who stood about five feet from him.

She shrugged and then walked away.

Carmen stared after her and shook her head.

She dropped the picture in his lap and watched his reaction.

She squeezed him once more and then released him.

A man takes ownership of his deeds and acts responsibly.

In fact, he'd probably be horrified to know he slipped and did it now.

We pop some popcorn and drink some eggnog - just enjoy each other.

I lost track of time until Alex came along and revived my interest in the ranch.

Color stained his neck and spewed up into his face.

Choking down fear, she climbed inside and sat down in the luxurious leather seat.

Right now she'd like to kiss those smooth lips - and she might if she didn't know where they'd been last.

She lifted the blankets and crawled into bed feeling disappointed.

A strong hand shot out and grasped her arm.

He sat up and turned on the light.

His gaze traveled over her face and then found her eyes.

And I'm a hypocrite.

I pretend like I know what's right and wrong, but I don't.

All I know is what Mom and Dad taught me.

We're probably all a little hypocritical at times - and we're all sinners, so I hear.

I admire the effort and sacrifice you put into it.

Outside of that time Señor Medena and Felipa were both present every minute that Tessa was there.

Morino came in after Tessa left and Señor Medena left.

Carmen let go of the blanket she had been clutching to her chest and turned to shut her light off.

With Alex back at work and Jonathan at school, her attention turned to the nursery.

Alex and Jonathan wanted to help decorate, but there were some basic things that could be done.

Her savings and checking accounts combined had never exceeded $3,000 - not even before she paid the bills.

School was out and Jonathan was scheduled to start camp next week.

Then she used wild and long grain rice instead of stuffing.

Corn seasoned with red bell peppers and black beans made a colorful vegetable.

With the food warming, Carmen took Destiny to her room and dressed.

She helped Destiny into a frilly white dress with yellow trim and they both finished up with white sandals.

When Destiny wanted to wear a ring like mommy, Carmen tied a yellow ribbon around her finger and made a bow of it on the top.

With everything ready, they sat on the window seat and watched for Alex.

Together they went to the kitchen and began putting the food in serving bowls.

Alex divided his attention between a very attentive Destiny and a reserved Carmen.

Mommy and me get pwetty for wou.

Throughout the meal she led the subject a weaving path around the animals, the weather, and work on the nursery.

His lips held a faint smile and his eyes twinkled.

His laugh was sudden and short, engaging the dimple.

He sobered and slowly stood, gazing down at her.

A warm hand caressed its way up her back and around to cradle her breast.

He picked up the newspaper and settled into his chair while she checked on Destiny.

She walked behind his chair, leaning over it and putting her arms around him.

He leaned his head back and smiled up at her.

You deserved it... and much more.

He folded the newspaper and placed it on the lamp stand.

She stepped around the chair and stood before him.

He held a hand up to her and then guided her down to his lap.

Then she unbuttoned the first few buttons on his shirt and slipped her arms around his neck.

He turned his head and kissed her on the mouth.

She melted into his arms, eagerly returning his warm kisses and welcoming the feel of his fingers as they searched for the zipper on the back of her dress.

Carmen jerked her arms from his neck and sat up.

Carmen climbed off Alex's lap and took Destiny's soft little hand in hers.

She ran the bath water for Destiny and helped her into the tub with her toy before rejoining Alex.

Without a word, she slipped into his arms and fell into the rhythm of his step.

She sighed and snuggled against him, feeling the beat of his heart... or was that her own?

He released her without objection and she walked away to get Destiny.

He was watching her, a wry smile on his face and an amused twinkle in his eyes.

She gave him her most fetching smile and stepped out of the hallway.

Carmen read to her from a book for a few minutes until she fell asleep and then turned the light off.

His gaze shifted to her as she sat down, and he smiled.

His fingers touched her chin and slid down her throat, exploring their way down to her bodice.

Reaching up, she turned off the light and then moved close to him, unbuttoning his shirt.

It was the first time they made love any place outside their bedroom, and it was way beyond exciting.

Even Katie noticed the change in him and asked Carmen about the cause.

If you don't stand up and demand a change, he'll keep on doing it.

Katie sighed heavily and leaned forward.

Katie groaned and rolled her eyes.

She was slicing some left over pork roast for a recipe tomorrow when Alex walked in and announced that Destiny and Jonathan were asleep.

Alex watched her fill the container and put the lid on.

He rubbed the back of his neck and looked away.

Finally he took down a couple of cups and poured them some coffee.

She followed him to the table and sat opposite him, waiting for him to open the subject.

Is that what you and Dulce were fighting about?

Color crawled up his neck and his gaze shifted to the coffee mug.

They had been married almost five years, so... that meant the baby was conceived long before they met - about the time he and Tessa were going to get married.

I knew you'd be upset and there is nothing you can do... nothing I can do.

The wound opened again and the salt he threw into it drew a sharp response from her.

Alex's head jerked up and his jaw dropped.

His mouth snapped shut and shame filled his eyes.

As he absorbed her words, his expression went from tense to relieved, and then on to something sweet and sad.

He squeezed her hand and his voice sounded constricted.

You're a wonderful husband and father.

He caressed her arms and leaned into her hug.

She gave him a final squeeze and released him.

She returned to her chair and sat down, gazing up at him.

He stood, and when she looked up at him, he leaned down and kissed her lips.

He lifted her hand and kissed it.

I just want to do my part, and I can't if I don't have all the facts.

He nodded, taking her hand and guiding her up out of the chair.

He shook his head and rubbed the back of his neck.

Why would she hide him from me all this time and suddenly ask for a fortune?

He grabbed her waist and drew her close.

You're Carmen, and that's a lot.

So what were you and Dulce arguing about?

She wanted me to tell him - and you.

He opened his mouth to speak and then clamped it shut.

Of course he would feel responsible for working it out and not troubling her with it.

Alex contacted his father and then made flight arrangements.

You have the education, the experience in business and the personality.

He wants you because you would do a good job, and because you are his son.

The horse had stopped short, and stood firm as a rock.

Swiftly they drew near to the flaming colored suns, and passed close beside them.

We are somewhere in the middle of the earth, and the chances are we'll reach the other side of it before long.

The four lawyers rode along, one behind another; for the pathway was narrow, and the mud on each side of it was deep.

I lived, up to the time of the illness that deprived me of my sight and hearing, in a tiny house consisting of a large square room and a small one, in which the servant slept.

She and Dad would have loved Alex.

He reached for her and she evaded his hands, playfully slapping him away.

When they finally got on the plane, she and Jonathan had a window seat - Jonathan in front of her.

Her dark shining hair was pulled back loosely with bejeweled combs and hung in loose curls down her back.

His face looked pale and he rode with an alien stiffness.

Felipa kicked her horse into a lope and rode up beside him.

She said something and then rode ahead.

For another moment she hesitated, and then joined Alex.

Alex looked surprised for a moment and then his lips clamped together firmly.

She had an interesting perspective, and she made him think about things differently.

She snickered at the unintentional pun and Alex frowned, his gaze an unspoken question.

Dulce motioned to Carmen from a hallway, so Carmen told Alex to take the children up and she would be up shortly.

And then another thought struck her.

She sighed and turned away.

So I say the horses and chickens are mine and Alex says the other animals are his.

I went to college and studied animal husbandry.

I started the dairy and everything I had went into getting it into the black.

But we're married - and have been for a long time.

She lifted her head and looked into his eyes.

It was unrealistic to think two people could spend a lifetime together and never squabble about anything.

Her parents fought and forgave.

Finally he arched one brow and turned back to the roast.

That was the end of the conversation and neither of them brought the subject up again that night.

There was no immediate need for a van and if they did need one, they... he, obviously had the money.

A few days later when Carmen and Destiny were visiting Katie, the issue popped out of her mouth in another conversation.

Katie was peeling potatoes at the kitchen sink and Carmen was holding Destiny, watching her.

I was thinking about buying a new vehicle and wondered if we had the money, so I looked at his financial information on the computer.

Katie shrugged her shoulders and focused on cutting an eye from the potato in her hand.

Actually, I would have thought it was a lot more - but then, he did pay cash for the house and clinic.

She threw the potato into a pan and eyed Carmen reflectively.

Katie smiled knowingly and picked up another potato.

Katie glanced up and rolled her eyes.

Katie piled the potatoes in another pan and picked it up, along with the knife and a bag of peals.

Sit down and I'll fill you in a little.

Carmen sat Destiny on the floor and picked up the pan of pealed potatoes, along with a paring knife.

She sat the pan on the table and sat down.

Destiny followed her and Carmen pulled the chair beside her out so she could crawl into it.

Alex was secretive and he did like to be in control.

Carmen picked up a potato and started pealing it.

Katie snorted and grabbed a potato.

I did and I thought he was going to bite my head off.

I never met Grandma and Grandpa Barret.

The way I heard it, Grandma & Grandpa Barret were rolling in money and Dad wasn't up to their standards... financially.

Katie paused and mused.

I always wondered if that was why Mom and Dad split up for a while - because Mom was used to a different lifestyle and social circle.

That was when Mom and Señor Medena started hanging out together anyway - the first time.

She shook her head and continued.

Katie stopped talking and frowned at Carmen?

Mom and Dad named Alex after her.

Basically he tried to buy him from Mom and Dad.

He wasn't opposed to having it, but he insisted on sharing it in fair business - and with his wife, more or less.

Anyway, Mom had a brother and a sister.

When I told her about Destiny, she asked if she could come up and help.

Now go home and get some rest.

When he gazed into her eyes, his voice was deep and warm.

He had a family to support - and two more children on the way.

She reached up and stroked his cheek.

I know, sweetheart, and that is a comfort, but it won't be that bad.

Later that night she woke and lay awake thinking about the way he had responded.

She rolled over and jerked the covers up.

Alex would never cheat - not on someone he respected and admired more than anyone he knew.

Alex was gone four days and was as solemn on his return as he was when he left.

All that time and he was unable to solve his financial problem.

She practiced while he was at work and removed it before he came home.

Carmen leaned back in his arms and smiled up at him.

He glanced up and caught her watching him.

Then he just makes all the important decisions - and you have no input?

He had a lot of investments and...

Finally she put the knife down and started putting the sliced meat in a plastic container.

He took a few sips and finally broached the subject.

Her stomach contracted and then twisted into a knot.

Alex reached across the table and put his hand over hers.

Carmen caught her breath and stared at him.

You may come to America and be poor, but if you work hard, your children will have a better life and a better opportunity.

It was completely covered with vines, climbing roses and honeysuckles.

Self-emancipation even in the West Indian provinces of the fancy and imagination--what Wilberforce is there to bring that about?

Alex unbuckled her from the bumper seat and carried her into the house.

He worked quietly for a few minutes and then finally turned his attention to Carmen.

He married and decided to stay there.

Aunt Paulette, (we all called her Aunt Paulie) married a real estate agent and moved to Arkansas.

Mom always had a good relationship with her sister and brother.

She finished pealing the potato and threw it into the pan before continuing.

Dad was an only child and his Mother died in her twenties.