C'?tait l'un des seulscoins de verdure de la ville et les citadins ?taient souvent nombreux ? enprofiter.Chris commen?a ? s'?tirer, "Fais comme moi, c...est important avant decourir pour ?chauffer tes muscles." Chris lui montra comment faire cesexercices indispensables, surtout pour un d?butant comme Sam.Ensuite, Chris se mit ? courir doucement pour attendre son cousin. A cetteallure ce n'?tait que de l'?chauffement pour lui. Au bout de 15 minutes,Sam s'arr?ta pour souffler. "Non Sammy, ne. ‘Your gracious father,’ Simon continued with a small bow directed at Lord Crowe, ‘will go to meet and sup with his new neighbor, to see that your safety is assured. And what he will find is a handsome, articulate and gentle young man.’ ‘What does he look like?’ Celily asked, now truly hooked. ‘Are you sure you must know?’ Simon asked, already knowing the answer. ‘Yes!’ The girl nearly bounced in her chair. ‘Very well. First understand this young man is tall—level with my eyes are his enormous. Was she making a statement?Trying to awaken me from my dream? I knew then that the sooner thewedding took place, the better. If I had too much time to think aboutit, I'd probably be the proverbial "runaway bride"."We're getting married a week from tomorrow. There's going to be a smallgathering at our house. I hope you can come?" I looked at herpleadingly. Her eyes softened and she told me that of course she'd bethere. Darla and I hugged goodbye. I told her I'd call her tomorrow night so wecould. "Hey! Wait a second. I thought I was your favorite person!" No way. Favorite male person, and at the moment, that's only by a hair, considering Steve got her out of the house, and the way you've been flirting with the Bobbsey twins."He blushed. "You shouldn't leave me alone with those girls. They could eat a man alive."I stuck out my hand. "Steve, second favorite male person. Behave yourself. I doubt I could survive being first."He laughed, giving me a firm shake. "No shit. Tough job, but.