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"I told you I don't need this service, Virginia. Mister ... ah ... I don't believe you have told me your name, sir ..."

" Victoria," Mary said, " Virginia just can't do it. I think you ought to give it a chance."

"Do you now? I think you should read to me, Mary. You are here much of the time after all. I can pay you more."

Mary shook her head. "It's not about money. I don't have the time."

Hands in his coat pockets, eyes scanning the book-filled room, Jake decided to speak. "I do have the time. I am retired. I am a reader. I am not bad company."

He watched Tori process his information. Her face bore a question. He glanced toward Ginnie, who stood, wrapped in her own embrace, her face a jumble of emotions.

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