signboards. Everyone at the table was nodding in agreement and saying yes. The old man said that if we wanted to go the three of us boys needed to plan on devoting a full day at the shop getting the motor home serviced and ready. We all agreed that would be no problem. Ronny said that he wanted to take the bikes out for some cross-country riding before he left. Brandon seconded that. Mrs. Driver asked who wanted pie and what type.

There were two different pies: cherry and apple. Mrs. Driver said that there was ice cream to top the pie off or whipped cream. Everyone opted for ice cream. Ronny and I decided on cherry pie. Mrs. Driver sat two large pieces of cherry pie a la mode in front of us. We both tore into the pie and ice cream with gusto. After desert everyone excused themselves. Brandon and his sister remained behind to help clear the table and wash dishes. Mr. Driver excused himself to smoke his pipe on the back deck, while Ronny and I went out to the garage.


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