CHAPTER 26

“Have you seen Mandy?” Elliot had just walked out of his study and greeted the older woman with a smile.

Mrs. H gave him a knowing look. There was a definite twinkle in her faded eyes.

“I believe she is freshening up for supper,” the older woman continued to set the elaborate dinner table. “Her sister and Nate called, and they will be here in about fifteen minutes. It seemed that something came up to delay them.”

Elliot had a good idea what had come...