Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly

Author:Matthew Reilly
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2010-11-16T20:01:51.296000+00:00

A GIRL NAMED LILY

PART TWO

VICTORIA STATION, KENYA

2003–2006

VICTORIA STATION

SOUTHERN KENYA

2003–2006

Throughout the team’s time in Kenya, a large glass jar sat on top of the kitchen bench.

It was the “Swear Jar.” Every time a member of the team was caught swearing or cursing in front of Lily, they had to put a dollar in it.

And since they were soldiers, it was nearly always full. The proceeds of the Swear Jar went toward toys or books or ballet clothes for Lily.

Naturally, since it was she who would ultimately benefit from their indiscretion, Lily loved catching team members swearing. It became commonplace for any curse heard around the station to be followed by her voice chiming: “Swear Jar!”

She was also given pocket money in return for doing chores around the farm.

It was West’s and Wizard’s idea. They wanted her upbringing — already highly unusual — to appear, at least to her, as normal as possible. Doing chores with the other team members — gathering wood with Big Ears; helping Pooh Bear clean his tools; and in a very momentous occasion, feeding Horus for West — made her feel like she was contributing; made her feel like she was part of a family. It also just made her a nice kid.

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