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“There isn’t anything going on between us,” he said.

“You sleep in your room and I sleep in mine. Our conduct is entirely aboveboard.”

“Pretty much so, yes.”

“I only kissed you once.”

“I know.” She hadn’t intended for her voice to hold so much regret.

The silence grew long between them.

“Do you want me to give them some explanation? I guess I could say you’re my sister or a cousin.”

“No. I don’t want to lie. Especially not to a preacher. I hate dishonesty.”

“Then what do you suggest?”

“I don’t know.” She shook her head and sighed. “Why didn’t I ever think about this before now?”

Carefully he said, “We could let them assume you’re my wife.”

She looked at him and waited for an explanation.

“It’s what they already believe. No one would question it.”

Elizabeth exploded. “But it’s not true!”