He didn't dare strikeher. But Laura saw thetears in Jewel's eyes when Katie pointed out shortly after breakfastthat it was time to leave for the train. She bowed her head in acknowledgment. The houses were far apart now.
It was time toleave, but Jewel liked to see her home before going off for thenight. What kind of a woman could walk out on her littlegirl that way?She sat down and the waitress automatically brought her coffee. Iris picked up a copy of Collier's, flipped pages, and pretended toread. Even some good reviews to show.
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