Chapter IX Feb of 1986

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Four days later in school

And for his capture of the tolls gang, " Seth Thorndlike of the California police" " is being hailed a hero" "from the town newspapers" Elisabetta said

When Mountie Seth gets back, is he gonna be courtships in you Gawain said

"Court shipping" is an improper use of the verb "to court," Gawain, and also an improper question Elisabetta said

If he asks you out to dinner again will that be a proper question your blushing, Miss Letcher girl said

Excuse us for interrupting ma'am Wesley said

Oh, the interruption is greatly appreciated you must be the Westby boys Elisabetta said

Yes ma'am boy said

Welcome to Valley Spring Elisabetta said

Wesley ma'am boy said

And I'm Miss Letcher we are very happy to have you here please find some seats Elisabetta said

Find a seat Wesley said to his little brothers

Wesley you don't have to sit that far back Elisabetta said

There's an empty seat by me girl said

Thank you but I'm just here to watch my brothers on their first day I finished school three years ago Wesley said

Oh. How old are you Elisabetta said

Sixteen Wesley said

There's always something we can learn feel free to choose a book from the library now today we are going to be studying Thomas Edison one of the greatest minds of his time Introduced in 1986 some 30 years ago do any of you know how the phonograph works Elisabetta said

Later that afternoon at home

I hate that you're leaving Elisabetta said

I feel as though I've brought quite enough excitement to Valley Spring Julianna said

But you'll be back Elisabetta said

I promise but for now, I'm in need of the comforts of home mother's hairdresser Julianna said

And father's carriage Elisabetta said

Oh, and a maid to clean up after me you sure you won't come back with me Julianna said

I'm sure Elisabetta said

I had to ask? Julianna said

I know Elisabetta said

And what if Seth stays in Valley Spring Julianna said

Either way, I'll still be here Elisabetta said

I love you sister Julianna said

I love you too Elisabetta said

As Julianna got on the train

Excuse me, this is Valley Spring Roberta said

Excuse me, this is Valley Spring Roberta said

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