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Merri · 02-04-2003, 03:05 PM

Elvira felt a stab of guilt, but that didn't erase her lopsided smile.

"Well, Father, you see-" she began, glancing at Gillian for aid. "We felt overwhelmed by all the confusion of packing, so we- that is, I, decided that it would be a good idea to take a walk on the beach. And we aren't setting off now, are we? Besides, you don't need us."

Elvira attempted the most charming smile possible, hoping it would pacify her father. Then she laughed, and flung her arms around him.

"Dear Papa, you know you aren't really angry with us! We've just come back from vacation. Surely mother won't mind about our dresses too much?" She asked, knowing that she would mind, very much. "And I don't think Morwen would be able to help much- she has enough laundry to do without adding ours on." She let go of her father and took his hand instead, taking her sister's hand with the other.

"Let's go now, shall we? I do believe our outing is over, is it not?"

[ February 04, 2003: Message edited by: Merri ]

02-04-2003, 03:05 PM	#4
Merri Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 221	Elvira felt a stab of guilt, but that didn't erase her lopsided smile. "Well, Father, you see-" she began, glancing at Gillian for aid. "We felt overwhelmed by all the confusion of packing, so we- that is, I, decided that it would be a good idea to take a walk on the beach. And we aren't setting off now, are we? Besides, you don't need us." Elvira attempted the most charming smile possible, hoping it would pacify her father. Then she laughed, and flung her arms around him. "Dear Papa, you know you aren't really angry with us! We've just come back from vacation. Surely mother won't mind about our dresses too much?" She asked, knowing that she would mind, very much. "And I don't think Morwen would be able to help much- she has enough laundry to do without adding ours on." She let go of her father and took his hand instead, taking her sister's hand with the other. "Let's go now, shall we? I do believe our outing is over, is it not?" [ February 04, 2003: Message edited by: Merri ] __________________ Knowledge is just opinion that you trust enough to act upon. -Children of the Mind, by Orson Scott Card.