Part 133 (1/2)

know I adore pecan pie?”

”Audrey mentioned it this morning when she called to

tell me about the wedding.” Her brown eyes glowed with

happiness. ”Thank you so much, Maggie. You have no idea

what this means to me.”

208Melody Carlson

Maggie smiled sympathetically at her friend. ”Sam said

you'd been pretty worried.”

”Well, those kids had their hearts so set on getting mar-

ried on New Year's Eve, and with Max coming home, it just

seemed so perfect. But our house is so small...” She glanced

around the empty room, and then lowered her voice anyway.

”You see, Scott told me they're trying to keep everything in

their relations.h.i.+p right-you know, like according to the

Bible-and they decided a long engagement would be too

tempting for them, if you know what I mean. But please

don't repeat this to anyone. Scott only told me about this last

week.”

”That's so sweet. I'm glad we can help.”

”Well, it's greatly appreciated. Chloe was in here at

lunch, and she was so excited. She thinks you're the greatest.

I'm sure they'll name their firstborn daughter for you.

Maggie laughed. ”Goodness, I hope not. Margaret was a

difficult name to have as a child. I wouldn't wish it on

anyone.”

”Are you going to meet with us tomorrow?”