Lisa's Promise Part 3
Over at the Cooper residence, Jess heard the telephone ringing.
"I'll answer it, Granddad," Jess called. "it could be Melanie."
"Just don't be on the phone too long, Jessi," Orlando called. "it's almost supper time."
"Yes, Granddad," Jess answered. "now, what is it, Melanie?"
"I'm just wondering," Melanie asked on her end. "when are you leaving for Wentworth Academy?"
"Just a moment, Melanie," Jess said. "hey, Granddad!"
"What is it, Jessi?" Orlando called back.
"When do I leave for Wentworth?" Jess called back to Orlando.
"On February first, Jessi." Orlando called back.
"Thanks," Jess called back to Orlando. "Granddad says I am to be leaving for Wentworth Academy on February first."
"February first," Melanie said. "thank you, Jess."
"Melanie," Lisa called. "dinner's ready!"
"I've gotta go," Melanie said over the phone. "see you tomorrow, Jess."
"Jessi," Orlando called. "dinner's ready!"
"I've gotta go too," Jess said over the phone. "see you tomorrow, Melanie."
Melanie and Jess ended their phone call.
At dinner, Melanie had a question for Eleanor.
"Mom, Jess is leaving for Wentworth Academy on February first," Melanie informed. "may I please on leave that day too?"