“The Sunborns do have a big library,” the general rumbled out at last, as if weighing the words for believability. “But . . . why on earth would you be in there reading, lad?” “Improve my vocabulary, sir,” said Luke. From the corner of the room where Captain Woodsinger had placed herself, she coughed. “He does read a lot,” she contributed. “In the space allowed him around performing his duties. I have often seen him with his head in a book.” Elliot stared at Captain Woodsinger. She gazed back, her face impassive. “Oh, oh, very good,” responded General Lakelost. “Er . . . commendable.” He
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