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Time is

Too slow for those who wait,

Too swift for those who fear,
Too long for those who grieve,
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Too short for those who rejoice,
But for those who love, time is

Eternity.

Hours fly,
Flowers die,

New days,

New ways,
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Pass by.
Love stays.

‘I thought of that; remembered that, on the morning we saw the Blue Ridge

from the bottom of a devil’s pit, Chi-Chi, and I’ll never think of you without
remembering those words.’
She rose, took his hand and gently led him back into the bedroom.

They spent a lazy lovers’ Sunday, rising late and eating brunch together on the
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small table by the picture window. It was two in the afternoon before they

finished the meal – orange juice, eggs, bacon, waffles with real maple syrup
and coffee. Then they showered and went back to bed, rising again around six.
‘I wanted to make us a splendid dinner tonight. A kind of celebration.’ Chi-
Chi was in the kitchen. ‘I have everything but wine, and you love wine, James.’

‘I can live without it.’ He kissed her. ‘But why don’t I try to find some?
American cities always have shops open on a Sunday.’
She gave a little pout. ‘There’s quite a good liquor store two blocks up. But
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I don’t want you to go. I’ll put some clothes on and come with you.’
‘And that’ll take weeks. I’ll try to get us some champagne. Does your liquor
store sell champagne? And is that okay for the surprise you’re preparing?’
‘Couldn’t be better.’ She kissed him again. ‘Please don’t be long, darling. I
can get my treat in the oven and we can have a whole free hour until it’s ready.’

On his way out, Bond picked up the ASP which had never been far away

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