Lauren also bought a pair at the autumn sale price of seven francs. After a coffee and piece of cake, they caught the train back to Andleburg, missing...their bus by less than twenty seconds which caused them to wait another half hour. It was therefore half past five when they entered Nikki’s house and their feet ached from all the walking and standing around.“When are your folks back?” asked Lauren“Not `till really late, maybe even early tomorrow morning. There’s some party on up at the hotel.. "That's OK," she said, petting her gelding. "We'll just take it nice and easy over to the Bells' and you two can catch up with us."Both horses munched on their apples as we saddled them up. I gave Bev a kiss and climbed up on Cinnamon. He was moving before I had my foot all the way in the stirrup.I'd told Bev that Grace was built for delivering babies. Well, Cinnamon was built for running. I let up on the reins and he put on the afterburners. He drew in lungfuls of air through his nostrils,. One of my cousins had arranged for a young choral group she is involved with to attend and provide some entertainment. They wanted the experience of an audience and she thought this would be appropriate. Three or four adults came with them and we were looking forward to hearing the youngsters sing.We catered the food for the party and it was excellent. Guests were wandering all over the house and Barbara and I were spread out, answering questions about this and that, happy that everyone seemed. Vehicle under control, I drive about a mile before spotting an entrance to the park. It’s really just a picnic spot for travelers but it’s pretty and shady alongside one of Florida’s innumerable rivers and creeks. Still hampered by the center console and with the spacious rear area of the Toyota full of Paul’s luggage, I start to head toward some nearby foliage, but Paul opens a side door of the van and leans me inside. True, the half-dozen cars in sight are on the far side but for sure,.