Walter turned and left. Yes, his heart hurt, enough for him to make him unable to breath, but there was a relief in there somewhere too.
Ah... She was earnest and graceful. Like I know her to be... I sure won't meet another woman as perfect as her!
Arthur... Arthur... I hope that you realise what a gem has fallen for you. I hope for heavens sake you treat her well. Or so help me God, I will take her!
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Talia stayed in the garden for some more time before going back to her grandfather. Bear still wasn't willing to get out of the pond and she was surprised how good the puppy was at swimming even though he has no training.
She knew Newfoundland puppies are very good swimmers and they love water as a bee loves honey. Also Mr. Ed told her how Newfoundlands are trained to rescue people from rivers and other water bodies, since they are strong and also great swimmers with their webbed feet. In fact, they were first used as working dogs in fishing vessels.
