“I thought you’d like this sort of thing, dear,” said the Countess. “It’s the sort of thing your crowd does, isn’t it?” “I don’t know what you’re talking about!” said the girl. “Oh, staying up until gone noon, and wearing brightly colored clothes, and giving yourselves funny names,” said the Countess. “Like Gertrude,” sneered Vlad. “And Pam. They think it’s cool.” Lacrimosa turned on him furiously, nails out. He caught her wrist, grinning. “That’s none of your business!” “Lady Strigoiul said her daughter has taken to calling herself Wendy,” said the Countess. “I can’t imagine why she’d want
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