Evangeline's expression changed from polite to fond at the thought of her children. "Two," she answered. "They finally wore themselves out not too long ago from all the excitement." Honestly, her children were the one bright spot in what had otherwise been a dark pit of misery. "I imagine it won't be long before I follow them--it's been a long day."

Taking another sip of her drink, Eva asked, "Have you been dancing? It does look like people are enjoying themselves."

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