Even as Charlotte spoke, she knew she was lying. A tall slender man, dark hair strewn with ruby points of rain, eyes not blank but full of life and intelligence under the dark brows. For the first time Anne saw real fear in David's face. I did not know how deep this fear ran in myself; no excuse for hurting you.
You're being ridiculous! If you think that of me, it only proves I'm doing the right thing. Would you rather it had been your sister? The question flashed quick and sharp into the air and hung there, unanswered. Neither of them commented, but Karl put his hand on her shoulder. A flame of clear white horror inside him.
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