"Oh, perhaps you are getting a little better at controlling your scent," Burr says, as he sighs as relaxes against him. Theo looks so sweet and precious, cuddling against him to sleep, and if they are luckily she will be out for a few hours, at least.

"I'm sure Washington didn't mean us to retire for the rest of the day. We should return to work, but I admit I am very comfortable here. You make the most inviting cushion." Another little sigh, different from the first.

"I don't think it wise to leave me or the alone, especially not here in our cabin, until we know Edwards has departed."