the fol owing night. If the girls stayed of course, which he thoroughly hoped they would and he was formulating a plan, which would ensure that they did with Den’s assistance.
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10 A NEW FAMILY BUSINESS
Heng had gone to bed fairly early that night, because he had wanted to get up with his family in the morning, although he did think that he would probably need a nap in the afternoon.
At the breakfast table, he spoke to Den.
“I think it would be better if you stayed close to home with the goats today, son.” Den couldn’t have wished for Heng to say anything else, so he couldn’t resist a smile.
“Sure, Paw, whatever you say.”
“Yes, if you go down to the river, you can check on the rods and reset them. I shal be busy around here today. Our ro
