this might be the moment, but he stepped back and took her hand in his.

     “C’mon,” Adam told her gently.  “Let’s go for a walk.”

     “All right,” Dessie agreed, minding her manners and hiding her disappointment once again.

     He held her hand firmly in his as they walked together.  They were silent for a while then Adam said something first.

     “It’s beautiful out here.”

     “I suppose,” Dessie replied.

     Adam held her hand tighter.  They walked among the green trees and the colored wildflowers.  He pointed out birds’ nests and squirrels scampering up and down the sides of the t...

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