[ his frown (paradoxically) makes her smile. a quiet smile, edged with anticipation and just a hint of something...sweeter. were it any other topic, she might have put jim out of his curious misery and explained every tent-pole of her verdict. but, as it was...! he and steve are-were-could-be the dearest of friends, and she would not deprive the two boys of their friendly chatter. let steve tell him, she decides. if he wants to. ]
Oh, I hope so. And meanwhile I'll try not to be too pleased he's been shanghaied alongside the rest of us.
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Oh, I hope so. And meanwhile I'll try not to be too pleased he's been shanghaied alongside the rest of us.