Epilogue I helped Meg into the boat. It wobbled, but I quick-stepped to the middle, got it righted in time. As she found a seat in the stern, I took up the oars. They didnt work. Were stuck. The thick mud of the shallows had us in its grip. Uncle Cha...
87. It was slightly easier this time. Maybe because we were an ocean away from the old chaos and stress. When the big day came we were both surer, calmersteadier. What bliss, we said, not having to worry about timing, protocols, journalists at the fr...
86. Frogmore Gardens. Hours after Grandpas funeral. Id been walking with Willy and Pa for about half an hour, but it felt like one of those days- long marches the Army put me through when I was a new soldier. I was beat. Wed reached an impasse. And w...
85. I wasnt sure what to call her, or what exactly she did. All I knew was that she claimed to have powers. I recognized the high-percentage chance of humbuggery. But the woman came with strong recommendations from trusted friends, so I asked myself:...
