I know.
Im going to be a father.
A daddy.
God. Were going to be a family. I never thought, well, I had no idea it was an option. Even if it was, I never dreamed it was something I would want.
But it is?
Yes. Well have to get married. Sooner rather than later, dont you think?
Thats not something we absolutely have to do, you know.
Yes it is. I was thinking we ought to do it anyway, I was thinking that during the drive back from Albany.
And bringing your stamps into the motel room each night.
It does sound silly, looking back on it, but I wasnt taking any chances. Stand up, will you?
She got to her feet and he took her in his arms and kissed her. I never thought any of this would happen, he said. I thought my life was over. And it was, and I got a whole new one in its place.
And you have medium brown hair.
Mouse brown.
And you wear glasses.
Bifocals, and I have to tell you, I can see the improvement when I work on my stamps.
Well, she said, thats important.
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About the Author
LAWRENCE BLOCK is one of the most widely recognized names in the mystery genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar and Shamus awards, as well as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan. He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers Association, only the third American to be given this award. He is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books and numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker and an enthusiastic global traveler.
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