“They were still spotted with Joe Creigh's blood. Since arriving home late this afternoon, she had consciously shut out of her mind the horrifying scene at the zoo. She had spoken briefly to Femolly, taken a shower, put on a long satin nightgown, and climbed into bed. However, she did not sleep. Now, staring at the blood spots, brown and crusted on the white leather, she could no longer pretend that nothing had happened. Impulsively she kicked the shoes across the room, where they thumped ag...ainst the wall. That stupid young man! Why did he have to torment the leopard into an act of violence? She picked up her sketchbook from the bedside table and began to leaf through it, critically studying the pages that were filled with drawings of the big cat. "You poor lovely creature," she said. "What will happen to you now? Who will protect you? Who will give you love?" With a sudden crash the door leading to the balcony burst open.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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