Of course, I’m not doing such a good job of making conversation, either. Judith hated to admit it, but she was attracted to Ernie. There was only one problem—she was sure Ernie didn’t feel the same way about her. For that matter, no man had ever shown an interest in her, and she knew why. She lifted her glass and took a sip of water, hoping the action might help her think about something other than how handsome Ernie was and how homely she must seem to him. He probably thinks I’m a lonely old maid schoolteacher and only included me in this meal because it was Grace’s idea. The tantalizing aroma of sizzling steaks caused Judith’s stomach to rumble, and she drank more water to tide her over until the food arrived. Where is that waitress? I’m hungry and so nervous I feel like I might faint. Judith glanced over at Grace. The girl’s elbows were on the table, and her chin rested in the palm of her hands. Judith fought the urge to mention that it wasn’t polite to lean on the table.
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