“Don’t worry!” said Serene from the trees. “All of these young blushing men are unmarried, so I am certain a great many of them are pure!” There was a long silence. Embarrassment reigned among the trees. “How about you, Dale?” Elliot asked, desperate. “Um—afraid I can’t help you,” Dale muttered. “I met this guy, Adam Sunborn, when we were sent to aid the patrol on the Northern border . . .” “Adam Sunborn!” Elliot exclaimed. “How could you, Dale? He is the worst!” “He’s not the worst! He’s a Sunborn!” Dale exclaimed, shocked in return. “And it’s not—it’s not as if there’s a huge amount of
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