My father was of course, not present for my arrival. The man was more of a stranger to me than the bartender at the local tavern (although, few people... knew me better than he), and he hadn’t even corresponded with me since I left for the estate fourteen years ago, when I was six. “Princess Lucilla Flitari,” one of my father’s advisor said to me, standing in front of the vacant throne, “thank you for your spirited arrival. His Highness is waiting for you in the keep.” “He wants to see me?” I. The voice comes back: "I need a different handyman for this job. Someone who can really ... drive ... a screw." Then she giggles, "Maybe I have a couple screws loose." Charming, ma'am, you just might have a couple screws loose. Handyman ... er, Cox, here for you. Happy to drive them in for you, ma'am." Cox? Is that plural?" No, ma'am, just one Cox."She adopts a pouty look as I get to work tightening the screws. "That's too bad, there are times I could use the services of multiple Cox." . See you in the morning,” and she was gone. The next morning, Mrs. Benson was not at breakfast. I passed it off that she was still sick. Tommy and I were back on the tractors shortly after breakfast. Mr. Benson told us how to fluff the hay, and we were off to get it done. Fluffing the hay is almost like raking. As I ran over the previously cut grass, the rake fluffed the grass and put it in a wind row so it would dry. Again I had to run in a slow gear so that all the hay was collected and placed. ” Dee was hungry as well since she skipped lunch.The two left the office and made their way to the parking garage where Patrick opened his car door for her and Dee got in. Patrick drove them out of downtown which Dee thought was odd because there were so many places to eat in downtown Macon.“So where are we eating?” She asked.“My house,” He told her. “I am going to show you my wonderful culinary skills.” He teased."Oh, I can hardly wait. Maybe we should order a pizza just in case," She.
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