@@@@@ Jamie jumped lightly to his feet and then
@@@@@ Jamie jumped lightly to his feet and then offered his hand to the old man Jeb groaned as he got up“And thanks to you, too,” he added in my direction
“Most interesting conversation I've had in… well, probably foreverRest your voice up, Wanda,
because my curiosity is a powerful thingAh, there he is! 'Bout time
Only then did I hear the sound of approaching footstepsAutomatically, I shrank against the
wall and scooted farther back into the cave-room, and then felt more exposed because the
moonlight was brighter inside
I was surprised that this was the first person to turn in for the night; the corridor appeared to
house manyI got to talking with Sharon, and then I sort of dozed off
It was impossible not to recognize this easy, gentle voiceMy stomach rolled, unstable, and I
wished it were empty
“We didn't even notice, Doc,” Jeb said“We were having the time of our lives hereSomeday
you'll have to get her to tell you some of her stories–great stuffShe's got
to be pretty worn out, I'd betWe'll see you in the morning
The doctor was spreading a mat out in front of the cave entrance, just as Jared had
“Keep an eye on this,” Jeb said, laying the gun beside the mat
“Are you okay, Wanda?” Jamie asked
I hadn't realized it, but my whole body was quiveringI didn't answer him–my throat felt
swollen shut
“Now, now,” Jeb said in a soothing voice“I asked Doc if he minded taking a shiftYou don't
need to worry about anyt