Jim was half-asleep when he heard a light knock on the door. His mother poked her head in and whispered, "Are you sleeping?"
"Who has time to sleep?" muttered the young man, as he buried his face in the warm pillow.
Mrs. Stark cleared her throat. "You have a visitor."
Jim glanced up and saw Judy standing beside his mother. He sat up quickly and motioned for her to come in.
"I'll leave you two alone," said Mrs. Stark, smiling at the young couple. Then she closed the door and went downstairs.
Judy walked over to the bed and sat down. "Hello, Jim. How are you feeling?"
Jim moaned softly and stretched....
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