Painted Pearls
Strength, give me strength!
The sound of footsteps drew sudden and near, turning the corner and ringing on the stone like a grim, clattering instrument. Choking back a gasp, Liziwe hastily stuffed the cross back into the pouch, and with quivering hands forced the entire bulky thing back into her bodice. Rising swiftly, she turned, and stood tall: be it friend or foe, she would be strong, God help me!
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