Mag's Choice 285

Alas and alack, his wife had died some years before, leaving two daughters to care for him

Excuse me?

Yes?

Don't you think maybe the folks could just follow along on their own from here on out?

They could probably figure things out, okay?

Very well

She drives me crazy

Eliza, sweetheart, dearest, it's your father. I'm preparing to go on my next journey.

Eliza?

Eliza! What is it, Father? It's your father. I must flee.

Ignore him, little John. I'm going to be going on my journey now. I thought I would check with you and see if there's anything I might get you.

Oh, yes. Oh, yes.

What is it?

Um, some jewels. Um.

Come on!

I'm a big salami!

Uh, yes dearest, if I can I will, it's a little bit much but I'll try.

Well just bring me back something good or else.

Yes dear, well farewell daughter.

Beauty, excuse me, I was just going to come and see you now.

I'm getting ready to go on my long journey and I'll see you tomorrow.

I shall miss you my father.

Well you know how much I love you and I'd really like to get you a special gift of some kind

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