Painted Pearls
At the earliest convenience, I must stop.
‘‘Ah, but I am afraid it will not do. We do not stop until nightfall- and look, judging by the lack of sunlight-’’ here he passed a hand across his face, and changed his expression behind it, from that of a man delivering a death notice to a disposition of alarming good humour. The effect was startling, and Liziwe sat back, tucking her legs under her skirts in an effort to scuttle as far away from him as possible. ‘‘- I am certain we will arrive at our next inn within the hour. Besides,’’ he continued, groping again at his coat, ‘‘I have a gift for you. Please, accept it.’’ From within the confines of the fabric he withdrew what appeared to be a book
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