the worst sometimes. I'm sorry, but it's true. Maybe you
can relate, because what you said about loving and
*being hurt makes a lot of sense. I feel like I'm laying my
heart right out on the line and giving someone (you)
*the power to really make me feel bad (not that I think
you will), but just because I feel vulnerable. I really
want to hear more about what happened to you, Jed,
what it was that made you lock up your heart. And for-
give me for this, but I guess I 'm glad you did because
that meant that I got to be the one to see it being
unlocked. Oh, I could go on and on, but I'mjust totally
exhausted-a long and tiring weekend. So until we
chat" again.
Love,
Maggie
*Next she opened Rebecca's message and quickly read, her
eyes almost refusing to stay open until she reached the end.
HeyMC:
No, I gave up calling men back in junior high school.
And, no, it has nothing to do with not being liberated.
I just enjoy being pursued, and if other women wish
to call their men, it's fine by me. Now, tell me, how did
*it go with this Cohn Byers? Yes, I do know the name.
He's quite rich, but according to my sources, somewhat
unstable. (And between you and me, he may have
some pending lawsuits...) I strongly suggest you stay
away from this onel And what's the deal about Jed
putting your relationship with him on hold"? I don't
get that. If your mystery man is serious about this rela-
tionship, then what's the problem? Maybe he's one of
those guys who are deathly afraid of certain "C"
word~ommitment. I've known a few of them in my
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time. Watch out, Mag, you could be wasting your time
on him. I laughed out loud when I read your match-
making thoughts about me and little brother Barry
Although, I must admit I've always thought he was
very sweet and cute. Can't believe some smart girl
has n't grabbed that one up yet, but I can't imagine that
he and I would find much in common either-and we
live a lifetime apart. Just the same, I'm really looking for-
ward to sharing some good times and laughs with you
guys at Christmas. Can't wait to catch up. Hey you got
any snow there yet? I better not be packing my skis for
nothing See you in a couple weeks.
RB.
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aggie asked Gavin not to come into the office until
she had had a chance to inform Clyde of her plan
to hire his nephew. Then she'd call Gavin when