15/05/2026 16:10

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I didn't think we'd ever kill Jake. When the Texas bull calmed down enough so that it was possible to approach him, his wounds seemed so extensive that Call at first considered shooting him. She liked his tolerance and his humor, and felt an amused pride in the thought that he still put her above other women, despite all the years since they had first courted. Even Captain Call had seemed impressed.

And yet he had to admit he loved to see his girls sitting at the piano, trying to learn their fingering. Why, nothing, Sean said. Just watch out for Ed. The girl came slowly to him, shy as a rabbit.