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Saturday is reserved for romance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Frank studied it over his coffee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery Saturday?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbsolutely,\u201d Linda said. \u201cDress nicely, say something flattering, and try to surprise me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That Saturday, Frank appeared in a suit, carrying roses and a bottle of champagne.<\/p>\n<p>Linda blushed. \u201cWell! Somebody\u2019s taking retirement seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He kissed her hand. \u201cYou look so beautiful, I\u2019d marry you all over again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKeep talking,\u201d she whispered, pulling him closer.<\/p>\n<p>Frank reached into his jacket and handed her a folded sheet of paper.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s this?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy proposal for a second romantic evening each week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Linda grinned. \u201cFrank! I didn\u2019t know you had it in you!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOh, I\u2019m willing,\u201d he said. \u201cBut since Saturday is my regular shift, I expect time and a half.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She took the champagne and smiled.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cApproved. 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