A Place Beyond the Map
“He found the stories interesting, but, after the excitement of his own adventures these past several days, books had lost their intrigue. His exploration of the gardens yielded much more pleasure, seeing the strange plants and vines intermingled with the familiar.
All in all, however, the day was uneventful. Supper with Asher was much the same, for the man was quiet and distant, not at all his normal self. He had spoken only a few sentences to Phinnegan the entire meal.
“You will not see me tom...orrow,” he had said. “Much to read, much to read.” The entire time they ate, Phinnegan would look up to find Asher staring at him, but the latter would quickly look away.
Now, on the morning of the third day in the cottage, Phinnegan sat at the table alone, breaking his fast on cold biscuits and fresh apples. Asher had given him no further direction on what to do this day, other than to leave him alone in the library.
When Phinnegan finished his breakfast, he placed the plates in the washtub and then, having already explored the grounds, set about exploring the house.MoreLess
All in all, however, the day was uneventful. Supper with Asher was much the same, for the man was quiet and distant, not at all his normal self. He had spoken only a few sentences to Phinnegan the entire meal.
“You will not see me tom...orrow,” he had said. “Much to read, much to read.” The entire time they ate, Phinnegan would look up to find Asher staring at him, but the latter would quickly look away.
Now, on the morning of the third day in the cottage, Phinnegan sat at the table alone, breaking his fast on cold biscuits and fresh apples. Asher had given him no further direction on what to do this day, other than to leave him alone in the library.
When Phinnegan finished his breakfast, he placed the plates in the washtub and then, having already explored the grounds, set about exploring the house.MoreLess
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