The Secret of Spring
“"He was strange, but seemed harmless.""Yes, well. So did Dr. Jekyll until he turned into Mr. Hyde," Spring said."Who?" Iolanthe asked, puzzled."Never mind. It's an old story. I have to get away before he finds me,""But the only way out is on the lightship, and he is on it too," Iolanthe protested."But if I don't go, he'll be back. Probably with goons like the ones who killed my father. Somehow they'll find a way to get in, now they suspect I'm here. I don't- want anyone else hurt on my account,... and they aren't the sort to care who they have to step on to get to me.""We will protect you.""No, you can't. I've already imposed on the Companions far too long anyway. I won't endanger you. There has to be a way to get past him." But what way could there be? Iolanthe thought for a moment; then a mischievous smile spread across her features. "Maybe there is." She clapped her hands. "Companion Alma would put me in solitary a month!""Why, Iolanthe," Spring said, smiling. "Just what did you have in mind?" Spring took her seat on the lightship toward the rear of her compartment, trying to look unobtrusive and fade into the woodwork.MoreLess
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