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Dear Lord, give me strength, Holly prayed. She knew she had nothing to fear from her husband, but she feared her poor heart could only take so much in one day. It was already more full than it ever had been, and now it was in danger of spilling over.
The pews were cramped and there was little space between them. Frank's knee bumped against hers as he turned to face her.He looked searchingly into her eyes and said with a very serious voice, "Holly, I need to ask your permission to change our agreement."
Holly stiffened. Did he want to send her away? Did he bring her here to soften the blow? "No," she blurted out. "Please don't change anything. I'm very happy with our agreement. I am happy to have a home and to be mother of your children. We had a bargain."
He squeezed her hand once a
