I was so desperate to get to the Old Toll House and resume our search that Gabe and I were dressed and ready for the day by half past seven the next morning. As we left our room, me first and Gabe locking the door behind us, he admonished me, "You know, breakfast isn"t served for another hour and it"s too early to go to the other hotel."
"I know, but I just can"t sit and wait."
"So what do you plan that we do young lady?"
I paused on the stairs. "Find somewhere nice, like a park?" I suggested.
"So we can sit and wait?" he smiled, teasing me.
"Okay, point taken." I returned the smile and we left.
Spring had agreed to let summer practice its art for the day and outside it was mild and clear, hinting at warmth to come. The world seemed truly friendly for the first time in weeks and the
