An Acquaintance with Darkness by Ann Rinaldi

Author:Ann Rinaldi
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 0152053875
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2012-02-14T19:58:07+00:00

"Hello," Robert said. He was waiting for me with the carriage. "I thought you'd never come out. We're late. I was about to turn into a pumpkin."

I looked at him. Somehow the reference to the fairy tale made me look on him kindly. "What are we late for?"

"Your uncle is having company for supper. He wants you there on time."

"Who?"

"Me." He grinned insolently. "And then he has an appointment for the theater. I'm afraid you're stuck with me for the rest of the evening."

"Why?"

"He is expecting a shipment, and I'm to be there to receive it."

My head started to swim with the wonderfulness of it. So, I thought, my fairy godmother has not deserted me.

"I'm afraid the evening will be long and dreary with this rain," Robert was saying. "Do you play chess?"

"A little."

"Well, how was the funeral procession? Gory enough for you young ladies?"

"Yes. Speaking of which, Robert, I need a favor."

"Ah, I knew you were being nice for a reason. What's your pleasure?"

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