Heart of Gold
“'We have had a run on the banks today,' she announced.
Aubrey considered this and decided that it was something he couldn't be held responsible for. 'That's bad news. Are you inconvenienced?' 'The Prime Minister acted and closed them before too much damage was done. I'm sure it will right itself, but the government was nearly defeated in a motion of no confidence this afternoon.' Again, Aubrey felt that he was free of blame here.
'Strange times, Madame Calvert, strange times.' 'There was a riot... at the flower market, the river has stopped running and the earth itself is shaking.' The disruption to the city was spreading. Aubrey had grave fears as to what would happen if the Heart of Gold were not returned. 'Why are you telling me this, Madame Calvert?' She pursed her lips. 'I'm unhappy because Lutetia isn't at its best to host your father.' Aubrey raised an eyebrow. 'Have you been reading my correspondence?' 'Of course not. I received a letter from him myself.' George almost dropped his hat.MoreLess
Aubrey considered this and decided that it was something he couldn't be held responsible for. 'That's bad news. Are you inconvenienced?' 'The Prime Minister acted and closed them before too much damage was done. I'm sure it will right itself, but the government was nearly defeated in a motion of no confidence this afternoon.' Again, Aubrey felt that he was free of blame here.
'Strange times, Madame Calvert, strange times.' 'There was a riot... at the flower market, the river has stopped running and the earth itself is shaking.' The disruption to the city was spreading. Aubrey had grave fears as to what would happen if the Heart of Gold were not returned. 'Why are you telling me this, Madame Calvert?' She pursed her lips. 'I'm unhappy because Lutetia isn't at its best to host your father.' Aubrey raised an eyebrow. 'Have you been reading my correspondence?' 'Of course not. I received a letter from him myself.' George almost dropped his hat.MoreLess
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