I just needed to sell the idea somehow.I settled on the idea of suggesting to him that it would be a big help in getting the girls to study if he woul... too. This had the added benefit of getting the girls involved and learning to read and write. Bless him, he fell for it and began his studies right away. I made sure he continued with his weapons practice too and we continued to discuss ideas in the evening.During this week Colmgil and Lachlan arrived with parties from Rothesay and Campbeltown. ”I got up from the kitchen table and went upstairs to my room. I shut the door, turned on the radio, and slumped down against the side of the bed. No matter what happened, I’d won at least one point - Liz was going to get a new counselor. That was the most important point, when it came right down to it. A new counselor would discover that Liz was telling the truth, and hopefully THAT would convince my mom and we could try to put things back together.About five minutes later, there was a soft. I think now would be a good time to reveal what you have been magically hiding Kingsley" she said."It may be a bit previous to bring a wedding gift so soon after the engagement which I believe is going to be a very short one. So this is a present to celebrate both. I am giving it to you now because my wife and I are not the only contributors to it. The others do not want to make themselves known but I suspect you might guess who they are Luna."He waved his wand and a round box appeared he sat. Sometime after midnight, Mike and I were on the floor dancing to FaithHill when he whispered in my ear."Belinda?" Yes?" I need to tell you something, and you don't have to answer right now,but if I don't say it now I don't think I ever will."There was a seriousness in his voice that I'd never heard before."Okay."There was a long pause and I thought he was reconsidering, but thenfinally he said it."I think I love you."I just kept dancing. I was in shock, and a tear rolled down my eye."You mean.