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Without further acknowledgment, Mr. 'Let us be thankful,' he would say, and then pause— as if he were truly wondering, What for? 'Let us be thankful 'Hey, Homer!' Vernon said sharply, kicking at them as they rolled on the ground under the big tree—the way he might, tentatively, attempt to break up a dogfight. Larch had been in there longer than usual.

The trick to that was not letting the man know he was being observed. 'She always does,' Wally said. 'I _hope_ so,' Charley said, but neither of the men moved until they heard Melony start the truck. Homer met them all for Thanksgiving.