The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-17
need YOU in here with me-

s. e----s-''-t.
need you in here with me-"
Il know, and we also have three
more applications for children =
they came in this mornings mail"
''Can we afford Naomi?"
Can I afford Naomi? she
thought. Won't Richards interest
| in her revive-if it has ever weak
ened?
That's the best part, she just
wants the practice, not money"
There was nothing more she
could say. She had no valid rea-
son for resenting Naomi. Most of
her fears were based on gossip,
some of it supplied by Cliff
Bronson.
Janet was assisting Richard in
the laboratory the next morning
I when Naomi arrived.
The cleaning yellow roadster
slid to a stop before Oakhart and
Naomi's beautifully manicured
hand came down on the musical
horn, which responded with a
short tune. It caused great ex-
element in the playroom and
made Richard laugh. He hasten
ed to welcome her.
The drive in the open car had
blown back her dark hair, her
eyes were sparkling. She poised
half in, half out of the car, ex-
tending her hands for Richards
assistance.
Richard Eynon! Why didn't
you tell me about this gorgeous
place? I had no idea you owned
an estate like this!"
They both laughed, and Janet
standing in the open doorway,
felt pang of envy. Naomi spied
her and pulled Richard along with
her. Her slim figure was very
trim in her smart, expensive
dress.
Janet - you do want me to
call you Janet, don't you? I've
only met you as Miss Harris be-
fore"
"Of course, Naomi"
Though there was only six
years between them, Janet sud-
denly felt decrepit. Why had
Richard told her that? ut was
just a faint" she said lightly, "my
first, and 1 hope the last, one in
my life"
| But Naomi had already lost in
terest in Janet's health; her large,
brilliant eyes were seeking Rich
ards. do introduce me to the
children, Richard-I'n so anxious
to meet them and get started"
Don't you want to see Oak
hart first?"
'Of course, but I don't want
to take you from your work"
His face glowed. Nonsense,
we must get oriented. I don't
want you getting lost around here.
Come along"
Janet felt her own color rising.
Richard, thought you were 60
ing to re-examine Rodney Beck
err"
Il can do that just as well this
afternoon, Janet; there's no hur-
ry. If you'll just check over those
smears, I'll show Naomi around"
His eyes did not meet hers; he
turned to Naomi with strange
and enigmatic smile. "Come on,
Teacher, I'll show you what your
new domain looks like. Let's be-
gin with the orchard"
One afternoon when Janet and
Richard joined her in the swim
ming pool, she smiled as though
SURPRISING some wonderful Sc
cret, then suddenly burst out
with, II have surprise for your
what now" Richard laughed.
I'm not returning to college!"
Even Richard looked stunned
But Naomi, your work - your
career"
'This gives me more practical
experience than I could ever get
in college. I'll finish the old course
later-I'm only nineteen, I've got
!. loads of time YETI
She stood up suddenly and
threw her arms around his neck
isn't it marvellous, Richard?"
He disengaged her hands gent
ly, not looking at Janet. 'That's
an understatement," he said.
Indian summer merged into au-
tumn without a break in the
weather. The usual November
rains held off and now sharp