"You know if we tell her that she'll just bring more," MT said, with a laugh. Abe was insatiable and there was really nothing to be done for it, but as long as Leo came they might be able to survive through to the next morning.

Meer swallowed a large bite of stew so that she would have an excuse to avoid discussing Frederick; whether she had ever said so to Sarah's face or not, her feelings were well-known and well-broadcast enough already.

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