Twisted Roots (DeBeers 3)

him ever doing that before. It was always I who kissed

him first,

"Thank you." he said. "Thank you for coming

by and giving me something wonderful to think

about."

"We're not just thinking about it. Uncle Linden,

We're going to do it!" Heyden told him. Then he

shook my uncle's hand, and we left. I walked quickly. "Bye." Uncle Linden called from his doorway.

"See you soon I hope."

"Everything all right?" Mrs. Robinson asked,

stepping into the lobby of the home.

"Oh, yes. yes." I said. "He's fine."

"I thought as much. I know what good effect

your visits have on him. Come back soon."

"We will." Heyden told her.

I hurried out the front door and down the steps

to Mommy's car.

"Wait up." Heyden called. "You're practically

running away from the place."

"Just get in. Heyden." I started the engine and

he got in, "What's the matter with you?"

"What's the matter with me?" I exclaimed.

"How could you do that? How could you fill him with

such a story, such an idea? Just imagine how

disappointed he's going to be when we don't do it.

He's had too many disappointments in his life

already."

"Why won't we do it?"

"Please," I said, backing out of the driveway.

"Why won't we do it?" he demanded.