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answers. And, then, I would only give names of people who would say what I wanted." |
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General Barthemeles smiled slowly. "Smart gel. True, of course. And I'm used to making snap decisions about people. In fact, I didn't hesitate because I didn't trust you. Don't like to say things about people. If I hadn't been sure about you, m'gel, I would never have believed that wild story you came in here withand I do believe it. Rose-Anne and Donald nownice enough in their way, but spoiled. Harriet's one fault is that she'll do anything for those children." He shook his head. "They're jealous, you see. Jealous of Peter. Might think you were worming your way into Emmeline's affectionswell, wouldn't have to worm much. Clear as paint she's already attached to you. But still seems a bit far-fetched." |
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"It does seem far-fetched," Linda agreed, "but the whole thing gets crazier and crazier the more I think about it. Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill. Maybe there was nothing wrong with the candy. The incident is soso purposeless." |
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"There was something in the candy all right," the general said. "I can't see Emmeline gettin' rid of it without a real reason. Lunacy" His voice checked as if a shocking idea had come to him, but then went on steadily. ''No. just because we don't see the purpose don't mean there isn't one." |
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After a short pause for consideration, Linda said, "But we can't really do anything at all |
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