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Dacque rang the doorbell at the Cantland residence a little after two on Saturday afternoon. Just like the week before, Cammi opened the door for him but this time Connie and Carson stood behind her.
“Good afternoon, Cammi. I brought a friend today. Her name is Mary.”
“Please come in, Mr. LaRose, and Mary.”
Dacque followed Mary into the foyer and closed the door behind him. He handed his hostess today’s present, this time wrapped in yellow paper.
“Thank you, Mr. LaRose.”
“You are very welcome. I am truly enjoying reading the stories to you on my visits. Are you enjoying them too?”
“Oh yes, very much.”
“That is good news.”
Dacque greeted Connie and Carson, and Connie introduced Mary to her husband before they moved into the living room. Dacque had prepped Mary on their drive ove
