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But when she turned, she saw that Nicholas had left the room and shut the door behind him. ' 'Should've moved five years ago,' she said without rancor. ” He was asleep instantly, and Dougless quickly went to the little wooden chest on the table near the fireplace. But still he endeavored to protect himself, lashing out with his hooves.

' 'Oh, Gumsto!' she wailed. “You’ll soon find out,” he’d said enigmatically. settled back against the seat to play with the little video game she’d run into Boots and bought for him. Now, no more talk.