John Burkitt - Touch of the Nisei

Another asked, “Can you tell me a story?”

Elanna affectionately swatted him with a paw. “I’ll certainly try.”

Uzuri poked her head in the cave. “Is everything OK in here?”

Elanna looked about. “Yes, Zuri. Everything is OK in here.”

THE END: TOUCH OF THE NISEI

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