whispered Essie, “Get in here!” She motioned the young man to enter. Santos followed Essie inside and quietly closed the door behind him. She scooted back to her chair and plopped back down, pointing to her sofa. Santos remained standing. “I cannot stay, Miss Essie,” he said, nervously twisting his hands together. “I must get back to make lunch. Is baby okay?” He looked around Essie’s small living room. “Antonio’s fast asleep, Santos,” she replied, “on my bed. Do you want to see?” She started to rise. Santos held out his hand to stop her. “No! No! Miss Essie!” he said quickly, “I must hurry. I go to Maria and Gerald’s apartment, like you say. I find key where Maria keeps it. I go inside.” He grimaced and panted dramatically. “What, Santos?” Essie demanded. “What happened?” “Horrible, Miss Essie!”
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