To Love And to Honor (1974)
“Her cheeks were as red as her checked dress. "I see you through the window drawn up like two pugs startin' to fight. You go 'long, both of you. Who's that on the chaise longy? 'Tain't Cindy. Cindy Clinton?" She pushed Harding aside with a force that rocked him on his feet. "What's happened to her?" Her breath caught in a sob. "She been run over." "This guy Damon says she's asleep. Miss Parker. He gave me a song and dance about her being worn out by the cares of business. Phooey. Cinderella Clin...ton asleep at this time of day. Tell that to the Marines." "He's right," the girl asserted as she slowly swung her feet to the flagp^ed patio. She stretched her arms. Stood up. Swayed a little and steadied. "I was asleep, but I've been awake with my eyes closed since you bent over me, Hal. I thought for a minute you had the Sleeping Beauty story mixed with that of Cinderella who was not awakened by a kiss. If the gentlemen will excuse us, Sary, we'll go in where it is cooler." Sarah Ann Parker picked up the white sandals and pink jacket and followed her into the house.MoreLess
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