Part 91 (1/2)

Spencer and Leah went to the high school basketball

game after dinner. Leah had kindly offered to chauffeur ”the

two handicapped kids” as she teasingly called Spencer and

Daniel. But at the same time, she seemed to be aware of how

badly Spence had wanted to play basketball on the freshman

team this year; and because of that Maggie suspected Leah

was being more helpful and empathetic to him of late. For

tunately it was only a week or so until his cast came off

while Daniel would probably wear one until after Christmas.

Maggie would never admit it to anyone, but she was just

slightly relieved that their injuries had slowed these boys Looking for You All My Life145

down some. Spencer; although only fifteen, seemed to be too

independent and was growing up too fast these days.

After cleaning up the dinner dishes, Audrey and Maggie

settled in front of the fireplace in the library, Audrey with her

knitting and Maggie with her most recent edition of the L.A.

Times.

”I must admit I'm a bit concerned about you going down

there,” said Audrey as she set down her knitting. ”I know

you're a grown woman and able to take care of yourself. But

that smooth-talking Cohn Byers worries me a little.”

”You don't need to worry, Mom. Everything will be just

fine. And if it makes you feel any better, I'm taking my cell

phone with me. If Cohn decides to tie me up and leave me

out on the railroad tracks, I'll be sure to give you a call,

okay?”