Oh for the love of ... "Just a moment, Pearl," she said, and gently but firmly steered Calvin back into his room. She sat down on the edge of the bed and leaned forward.
"Calvin, look ... I am sorry, but I can't just leave her to her own devices. I've got plenty of time for both of you, and you needn't worry about that."
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"Calvin, look ... I am sorry, but I can't just leave her to her own devices. I've got plenty of time for both of you, and you needn't worry about that."