The Meaning of Affection

Toby shouted, "Mrs. Blackwood!"

His voice was so loud it nearly blew the roof off.

Beatrice's hand shook, and she almost had a heart attack from the shock!

"Why are you yelling?" she snapped, clutching her chest.

Toby forced a smile and said, "The season finale of that soap is on right now. You sure you don't want to see who gets slapped before you drag Elara into this?"

As he spoke, he tiptoed fo