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That was true. They lived on a

cattle ranch, and the nearest neighbor

lived about ten miles away.

“Well, they might,” Lilly said.

“And we still live here and should

have it nice. I want you to promise

me that when you come home each

night, you will strip off your clothes

for me to wash, and then go bathe at

the pump before you come into the

house.”

Goren reluctantly promised, and

he also said he would get the

plumbing done. But another six

months passed, and nothing changed.

He kept coming into the house