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As if an aphrodisiac candle had been lighted the temperature changed. Henry felt his shyness suddenly resurge as they way she was looking at him made him want to hurry.  He loved to just watch her move, the supple health that was visible in every line was so much more beautiful than his own body which he had always taken for granted. He could see in the light that her stomach had light scars from the rapid changes in her health.  Henry kissed them softly as this was another testament to her recovery.