The Dark Side of the Island
“He stood there, the cigarette burning between his fingers as he stared moodily out into the square and hi some strange way it was as if he was waiting for something to happen. There was a slight movement behind and he turned. Katina looked gravely up at him. He smiled gently. "It was a long time ago." Suddenly, there were tears in her eyes and he slipped an arm about her shoulders and held her close. They stayed there in the cool shadow of the porch for a little while and then she sighed and pushed him away. "We must go. If you intend to catch that boat, you're running out of time." He followed her out on to the steps, his mind in a turmoil. At that moment, Yanni staggered into the square from the street that led down to the waterfront. His clothes were torn and covered in dust and his face was streaked with tears as he sobbed uncontrollably. In his arms, he held the little black dog. Katina was akeady running to meet him and by the time Lomax arrived, she was on her knees in f...ront of the boy.MoreLess
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