The Weathermonger by Peter Dickinson

Author:Peter Dickinson [03, Peter Dickinson - Changes]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sci Fi
Publisher: Daw Books, Incorporated
Published: 1974-05-20T23:00:00+00:00

VIII

THE TOWER

He had left the piebald horse and Maddox. Also a square of red cloth containing some bread and mutton and a letter.

Dear Colleague,

I know you will understand when I tell you that I have changed my mind. I am not really (as you so evidently are) the stuff of which high adventures are made. So, learning that there was a decent billet for a weathermonger of my abilities at Weymouth, I realized that it ill became me to deprive you of a share in the honor and glory (if any). You have but twenty miles to go, while I have half a country. I was sure (and therefore decided that it was kindest not to wake you) that you would, in the circumstances, have pressed upon me a loan which it would have been embarrassing to refuse. If the burghers of Weymouth are as free with their money as your sister implies, I shall be in a position to repay you next time you pass that way, when no doubt we shall have much to talk about.

Meanwhile I remain

your devoted admirer

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