Chapter 53

Mitchell arrived at the Leonards' home shortly after noon on Thanksgiving Day. As he guided his uncle up the driveway, he counted the cars in the drive. "There's going to be quite a few people here today, Uncle Joe. Don't let it bother you. They're all friends and some of the best people I've ever met. Mrs. Leonard is a fantastic cook. You'll have a great Time."

"I hope you're right," replied Mitchell's uncle. "I don't like crowds very much. You know that. If that sweet talking girl of yours hadn't made such a big deal of it, I'd have stay home. I go out once to see my nephew after he wins the state football title and the next thing you know, I'm a regular globe trotter."

"We're only a few miles from home. Christine and her family would've been really disappointed if we didn't come. Try to have a good Time. I know you'll love the food," promised Mitchell.

When Mitchell rang the doorbell, the door was opened by an attractive woman in her sixties. "You must be Mrs. Leonard's sister. I'm