“I was not in the best of shape due to my recent escapade, but I liked the lessons well enough to promise to practice when I had a chance.“You’re strong—that’s to your advantage,” Ayler said. “I haven’t met too many girls with that kind of power in their arms.”I balled my hand and curled my arm in a boastful pose. “Chopping wood,” I said.“And you’re smart,” he said. “You’ll find that gives you the ability to fight in entirely different ways.”I shook my head. “Not smart like Gryffin.”“Who’s that?...”“My friend.”“Maybe you can spar with him. Would he want to come over and learn some of my secret boxing tricks?”“He can’t. His legs are bad. He has trouble walking.”“No, then, not a boxer, I suppose,” Ayler said.“He wants to go to Wodenderry and study law or accounting,” I said.“I’ve been to Wodenderry many times,” Ayler said. “It’s a wonderful city! Full of trouble and beauty. You might like it yourself.”I sighed. We had paused after our exertions to drink about three glasses of water each, for it was midday and hot.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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