8be39d8ce38d0e815f11c24cb3763e72 by Unknown

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Millicent stumbled over a rough place in the walk and Matt quickly used both hands to steady her, sending her pulse racing faster and her heart slamming against her chest.

“Oh, that was close. I wasn’t watching where I was going very well.”

“It’s dark out. I should have been paying attention.”

“You two coming or what?” Joe called as they stood gazing at each other.

Only then did they realize the others were a half block ahead of them.

“We’re coming.”

Millicent felt a flush of color she was glad no one could see as Matt hastened their pace so that they caught up with everyone quickly when they turned the corner. Two more turns and they were on John and Elizabeth’s street. The house was lit up, as if expecting company, and they all hurried up steps to the front porch.

John opened the door wide and welcomed them in as Elizabeth joined him.

“Come in,” she said from over her husband’s shoulder. There seemed to be an extra sparkle in her eyes tonight. “We’re so happy to welcome you all to our home. I don’t think we’ve had everyone over since our housewarming last winter.”

“Come join us in the parlor,” John said. “The Roths and Heatons arrived a few minutes ago.”

They all headed to the parlor, where the married couples and present boarders all greeted each other as only close friends could, and Millicent sent up a silent prayer of thanksgiving that she was living at Heaton House and counted so many as treasured companions.

Millicent glanced at Matt and found him looking at her and once again her heart fluttered deep inside. Matt was her friend; there was no doubt about that. But her heart didn’t feel as if it were taking flight when she looked at any of the other male boarders. Her pulse didn’t hasten at their smiles as it did the one Matt flashed her. So what exactly did she feel toward this man that made her reaction to him so different?

“Come on into the dining room, everyone,” Elizabeth said. “Please help yourself from the sideboard and then take a seat at the table. After we eat we’ll clear everything off and get started on the albums.”

Everyone lined up and Millicent joined in the small talk as she waited in line to fix her plate. Elizabeth had gone all out, although she wouldn’t take credit, saying her aunt had sent her maid Amanda over to help. But the buffet was filled with all manner of tasty treats.

She joined the others at the table, which, with the addition of two leaves, was much longer than when she’d eaten there last. Matt took the empty seat beside her and Millicent was pleased more than she thought she should be.

Once everyone was seated, John asked them to bow while he prayed.

“Dear Lord, we thank You for the friendships that have grown over the years and for new ones being made with the new Heaton House boarders.

We ask you to bless this project we are all honored to be part of for Mrs.

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