"I'll be leaving town," Mavis said. "So I won't be here for the wedding. Best wishes, love to you both, and success with the company. Keep it in the family."
"We'll do that," said Jed.
Larry held the door for Mavis as she left. "Do you want me for anything else?" he asked, adding rather wistfully, "I'd like to get some sleep, without Russell calling me and asking me to do the town with him."
"Run along. Take a vacation," said Jed, generously. "Go somewhere for a few weeks and grab some rest. Then you can take over while Edythe and I are honeymooning."
"Oh-say-great. When is the wedding?" Jed put his hand firmly over Edythe's opening mouth. "August twentieth. Be back for it."
"Okay. Fine." Larry grinned and walked out.
Chapter 16
As soon as Larry had closed the door, Jed took his han
