“Not at all. I’m happy to see you so light hearted. This news must lift a great weight off your shoulders,” Susan reassuredhim.
“Yes, it does. And thank you again. I think we need to celebrate this evening and I’m going to tell cook to prepare an extra-specialdinner.”
“Can I come to?” Elizabeth belted out, happy to see her father sohappy.
John looked to Susan for approval. Shenodded.
“I don’t see why not. And we’ll make you the guest of honor, what do you think ofthat?”
Elizabeth danced. “Oh yes, oh yes, ohyes.”
John turned to go but turned back. “Thank you again, Miss Susan. And soon we can meet to make plans for theschool.”
