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I’m nearly burning up from

embarrassment, but I assure

you that it’s me. I’m just trying

to make my position clear.

I’ve sent something to show

you—actions being easier than

words for me—but if you need a

verbal declaration to make things

crystal then I’ll come out and say it.

I like you an awful lot, Jocelyn.

6:48 pm

Jocelyn:

Oh, my goodness. I just got

a package delivered

to my house. A sketchbook,

drawing pencils, charcoal

pencils, colored pencils,

variety of erasers, blending

stump, watercolors, and

brushes.

Malachi:

Did I forget anything?

Jocelyn:

This is the nicest thing

anyone has ever done for me.

Thank you so much, Malachi.

Malachi:

It was nothing, but

you’re welcome.

Jocelyn:

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