Points of Departure by Patricia C. Wrede

Author:Patricia C. Wrede [Wrede, Patricia C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781626815544
Publisher: Diversion Books
Published: 2015-04-21T16:00:00+00:00

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Nerissa’s expression said plainly that she had not been expecting to encounter Granny Carry so early in the morning, and especially not on the street outside the Benedicti home. Nevertheless, she greeted Granny politely, if warily.

“And good morning to you, too,” Granny replied. She bent to let the black cat sniff her fingers. “Good morning, Floradazul.”

“I wasn’t expecting to see you,” Nerissa said.

“I came to return something of yours.” Granny reached into a pocket and pulled out a small book, bound in green velvet.

Nerissa’s eyes widened and she snatched up the book. “Where did—Jehane! I will kill her,” she burst out.

“I can’t blame you for the sentiment, but I shouldn’t follow through, if I were you,” Granny said with infuriating calm. “She is the most sensible of your sisters, though that’s not saying much. Also, the guards are not kind to murderers, and you’re doing well enough for yourself that it would be a shame to spoil it.”

“Did you—” The girl stopped short and bit her lip.

“Of course I didn’t read it,” the old woman snapped. “I’m not a Benedicti.”

“I know. I’m sorry. Thank you for returning my diary.”

“You’re welcome,” Granny said, mollified. “Though I’d keep a lock on it, if I were you, until your sisters learn better.”

Nerissa scowled. “After camels become sweet-tempered, if then.”

“Not if I have anything to say about it,” Granny said.

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