Can Karyn Come?

"We should take Karyn along," I suggested. "I'm not sure that's the best idea," my grandfather said. "Why not? She already knows about the stone." "It's best if it's just you and me." "You don't trust her?" I asked. "I didn't say that." "Well, *I* trust her. And I think we could use the help." "Is that the *only* reason you want her to come along?" he asked me. "What do you mean?" "Jon, I know how you feel about her. She's more than just a friend to you." "Grandpa," I whined. "What? It's the truth." "So what if I really like her? I still think she'd be an asset to us." My grandfather sighed, then thought it over. After a minute or so, he decided ...