the worst sometimes. I'm sorry, but it's true. Maybe you

can relate, because what you said about loving and

*being hurt makes a lot of sense. I feel like I'm laying my

heart right out on the line and giving someone (you)

*the power to really make me feel bad (not that I think

you will), but just because I feel vulnerable. I really

want to hear more about what happened to you, Jed,

what it was that made you lock up your heart. And for-

give me for this, but I guess I 'm glad you did because

that meant that I got to be the one to see it being

unlocked. Oh, I could go on and on, but I'mjust totally

exhausted-a long and tiring weekend. So until we

chat" again.

Love,

Maggie

*Next she opened Rebecca's message and quickly read, her

eyes almost refusing to stay open until she reached the end.

HeyMC:

No, I gave up calling men back in junior high school.

And, no, it has nothing to do with not being liberated.

I just enjoy being pursued, and if other women wish

to call their men, it's fine by me. Now, tell me, how did

*it go with this Cohn Byers? Yes, I do know the name.

He's quite rich, but according to my sources, somewhat

unstable. (And between you and me, he may have

some pending lawsuits...) I strongly suggest you stay

away from this onel And what's the deal about Jed

putting your relationship with him on hold"? I don't

get that. If your mystery man is serious about this rela-

tionship, then what's the problem? Maybe he's one of

those guys who are deathly afraid of certain "C"

word~ommitment. I've known a few of them in my

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time. Watch out, Mag, you could be wasting your time

on him. I laughed out loud when I read your match-

making thoughts about me and little brother Barry

Although, I must admit I've always thought he was

very sweet and cute. Can't believe some smart girl

has n't grabbed that one up yet, but I can't imagine that

he and I would find much in common either-and we

live a lifetime apart. Just the same, I'm really looking for-

ward to sharing some good times and laughs with you

guys at Christmas. Can't wait to catch up. Hey you got

any snow there yet? I better not be packing my skis for

nothing See you in a couple weeks.

RB.

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aggie asked Gavin not to come into the office until

she had had a chance to inform Clyde of her plan

to hire his nephew. Then she'd call Gavin when