The years pass.<\/p>\n
Each time Saul comes home \u2014 whether it\u2019s from working in town, or school, or from a date with his lady love \u2014 the puppy is happy. It dances in delight.<\/p>\n
One day Saul turns sixteen.<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you been good?\u201d Saul\u2019s mother asks.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have,\u201d says Saul.<\/p>\n
Suddenly there are tears in his eyes although he doesn\u2019t quite know why.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought so,\u201d Aubrid says softly. So she gets up from their breakfast. She goes around the table. She hugs him. She tries to let go, but only hugs him tighter. Actually letting go takes a second try.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo on, then,\u201d she tells him.<\/p>\n
He looks at her.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sugar fairies are here.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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