

Two white-tailed deer bounded away from him and crashed through a thicket. There was dew on the grass and mist in the folds of land.

It seemed too early to expect breakfast, and so, leaving his luggage in the house and taking only his cane and the precious flag, he ventured timidly into the morning. They never stay long, do they? Perlmutter mused. He crossed his legs and fell into an easy posture of relaxation, but with David's dignity intact.ĭo you.derive pleasure from it? she whispered, and was shocked to hear herself speak these words. The dark tone of his skin concealed too much. And I, of course, couldn't gauge how strong he truly was merely by looking at him. It penetrated to me that obviously he was already in full command of his new powers.

He walked over to the chair nearest the end of the couch and sat down. And, judging by the subtle aroma that drifted across the lounge area, that extended to her cooking.
