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Douglas was up first thing helping his dad with the cows; he loved to give his dad a hand when he was home, and it was good to get his mind off all the problems of work. With the chores done, next was a hearty breakfast, something Douglas wouldn’t normally dream of having. He usually ate healthy and kept fit. However, he figured helping round the farm was the best keep-fit program anyone could have, and the breakfast would probably last him till dinner.
After breakfast he showered and put on some casual clothes—no suit needed here—and he set off to see Grace. He arrived at the Mason House and knocked on the door. Elisha answered and immediately hugged Douglas close.
“Why on earth are you knocking on the door Douglas? You are like family. Besides, no one knocks on doors here. You s
