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South Marysburgh Mirror (Milford, On), 1 Jan 1994, p. 11

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Come to the Movies - Friday Nights, Mt. Tabor - 7:3 f) rite CUFIE d from J 2:0 9 under his care, and there was no reason to question his findings. William apnensed heart broken, and until Just recently has b been the picture of fagrieving husband. Hilda is the first woman he has shown any interest in. "Then why would he Kill his wife or want to kill Hilda?" Edward persisted, " don't know," Jeremy conceded bleakly. The patio doors siid open and the two men icoked toward the sound. "Here they are?" Hilda called over her shoulder to Amv, "We were wondering where vou had gotten to," she added with araise of her eyebrows to warn them that Amy had not reasserted control of her grief. Jeremy and Edward rose from their chairs as the two women came onto the patio. leremv stennad fonaar Der Mi Sert yd Mowndivivew ji dey and took Aly in his arms. "I'm VETY SOITY imy dear. You will miss him greatly," he murmured. "I still have his garden and all the memories of the times we shared" she said quietly, accepting Jeremy's consol- ing hug. "Amy, would you take something to make you rest for awhile, if Jeremy were to prescribe it," Edward asked gently, taking her hands in his She looked up at him in puzziement for amoment as if not quite comprehending what he had asked. "Do you think | would feel better?" "Sometimes sleep puts things into perspective You said yourself you haven't been sleeping well lately, and the shock of your father's death on top of being tired is going to be hard to handle," he suggested persuasively. Lt carry a faw things for emeraencies in mv bag. Give ove Prgms nn i y me a minute and I'll bring something in from the car" the doctor said quickly. Hilda looked at him questioningly. He gave an almost imperceptible shake of his head to indicate hewanted herto come with him and she followed ! HY 0 1m back into the house. Once out of ear shot he turned said, "Don't offer to stay with her. Peari can come over... or Edward can stay with her? LIT a "I should stay though. It would be t to do," Hilda protested. 'Weil then, my dear, for once you aren't going to do y " 1 what's expected." There was a final ne expecte LL thing ic unica ty 18 Nis VOICES, "You go and get those sleeping capsules for Amy and let me make up my own mind," Hilda said firmly, adding, '| was going to say that even though | might be expected = to ctav CG Stay, ! am sure that Edward will be much more of a comfort to her than 1." Jeremy gave her hand a quick squeeze and headed off down the hail to the front door. The young couple were standing much as they had been when Jeremy and Hildaieft tr 1E in, arms around each other, Amy's head on Edward's shouider. "Amy dear, do vou want me to help vou into your nightdress?" Hilda acked, "Wou'll clean much more comfortably | if you get HOSRTTN HIRE VIHAR OLOI § § 97 4 ready for bed as you would normaly." 9.0. i iy LE ~~ jaa Beker Homin INU, | nb of] alright. IB yu cu io] get icauy iu replied with aimost chiidiike obedience. "Yo won't you Edward?® "Yes dear. I'll bring the sleeping tablets un in a few minutes... go on now," he directed, turning her to face the patio doors and giving her a littie shove. Edward and Hilda watched her leave, seeing her sad- ness in each stern she took. "Mather left some lemonade in the fridge. Would you like a glass?" Edward offered. "That wouid be very nice. Your mother makes deii- cious lemonade. | always envy her that talent," Hilda said with a2 smile. Yvikis Sa Creat | [pr puppy | py J -- 1 La | Don't tell ner | told you, Nef SEC t ingreaient tis ¢ of lemon squash," Edward grinned. "Well that's as may be, but it's still the best lemonade around," Hilda chuckled. "Hilda, were you really planning to marry William?" "No, Edward, that was all in Will's mind. We'd never even discussed such a thing. Our arrangement was one of convenience. As long as we ere a couple, neonle © lic alta od I eid ni stopped trying to pair us off with all the suitable singles they knew. And it was pleasant to he someone to go places with... gave us someone to talk to on the way homer Hilda explained. "Then he was a friend, no more?" "Of course. And | shall miss him as one would a friend." She watched Edward pour out three glasses of lemonade and put the pitcher back into the fridge. "What about you and Amy?" *l would like us to be more that just friends, but as long as she plans to go out west, that doesn't seem to pos- sible, 'Edward admitted. rT -- ing Haat quoed, tax ng EE ey vom. | J _-- iy "Faint heart ne' EF WOT Tail i UY, | 59 sip of her lemonade. "Does that line go with 'cold feet make a poor peateliow Jerem v engl lr reg teasingly, coming hack Tai [ARE o the Kitchen in time to hear Hilda's comment. ook you long ------- Hilda retorted. "Yes it did, didn't it. | only hope it wasn't too long," he answered enigmaticalhy sweare then ianoring Hilda's nointed hy maticany, then ignor Js glance, took a sip from the glass o re nonade edward had poured for him. "I ok your mother, Ed, the I lemonade maker in Weavers' ll "She'llappreciateyoursentiment," Edward r with a bow. "While | was in the car, | contacted Corporal Fairchild. he has the search pr As soon as Amy is asleep, ifycu would call this number," he handed Edward a card, "Fairchild will have Dawson come to execute the search warrant. Better to do it while Amy's sleeping." A frown creased Edwards forehead. "You're sure that's necessary?" he protested, "Yes. If for no other reason than tc prove that our suspicions were wrong." acnancan eepenaed CTINTTY FT o : NT SNe oAd. ~ 2RRRGY, SPA

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