"That is rather unfortunate for her," Camilla said. Although they had never been close, she remembered suddenly that she had been yearmates with Ligeia - and if Ligeia was doomed to spinsterhood, that did not spell success for Camilla, either.

At least Camilla was significantly prettier, and her siblings were a pleasant array of non-psychopaths.

"Always nice to catch up with you, Antigone."

Every moment she spent with Antigone was a moment she was not speaking to Mr. Prewett; in addition to being unpleasant, it was a waste of her time. She needed to wrap this up.

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