“Esther and I had a song we made up together when we were small. No one else knows it. It’s a riddle song.” Ysabel drew a deep breath, lifted her chin, and sang. Oh what is longer than the way? And Esther replied, The time from you I’ve spent away. Ysabel’s eyes brimmed, and she took a step closer. Oh what is deeper than the sea? And Esther answered from her hollow wooden heart, The depth of my true love for thee. On the last verse, Ysabel reached out a hand to touch the harp, as her tears spilled and their voices wove together: Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one
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