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The family bedHowell," he replied expectantly. A short, but definitely awkward silence followed. Finally Donna managed a crisp: "Mr. Murdock." Then, swinging around, her eyes challenging Sheri's, she asked: "Where's Kevin?" "He met another boy," Sheri answered, "who's staying at the hotel and they've gone over to the Camp Curry ice skating rink with the boy's family. He said not to worry, they invited him to dinner, and not to expect him back until nine." Donna was too stunned to think clearly, but sober enough to wonder what was happening to her close-knit family. First this strange older man and then Kevin not being here when she arrived. The exhaustion of the day caught up with her, and she suddenly felt giddy. Stretching out one arm, she steadied herself against a nearby chair. "You look tired, Mrs. Howell," Ward Murdock said pleasantly. "Can I fix you a drink?" "A drink?" "Ward makes excellent martinis," Sheri interjected. "And just wait until you see all the groceries and things he bought us." Donna glanced at the coffee table and noted the martini glasses and pitcher ...» |
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