Loving Thy Neighbor. Ruth Scofield

bold rabbit who dared invade Hamilton’s territory. They just might become friends.

      She cleared her throat to let them know she was there. “It’s time the two of you thank Hamilton for allowing you to play on his side of the hedge. But you should come home now. Laura is coming to visit later.”

      “Are we cooking hamburgers?” Kerri asked. “Can Hap come, too?”

      “Um, sure, why not?” Quincee tipped her head. “Want to join us for a cookout?”

      He gave her a quick, impatient glance. “Thank you, but I have work I must get done. I’d better decline.”

      So were they even now, Quincee wondered?

      “Suit yourself.” She let a smile curve as she stalked toward her yard.

      “By the way, Miss Davis,” he called after her. “I didn’t forget that I promised to take that lock off your garage. I’ll take care of it later, just as soon as I put away my garden tools.”

      “Thanks, Hap. Whenever.”

      She felt his gaze boring into her back, right between her shoulder blades. She was about to turn the corner and disappear from his view when he muttered, “If you must, call me Hamilton.”

      “Sure, Hamilton,” she replied under her breath.