Elliot hesitated. “Are . . .” “They’re both okay,” said Louise. She must have seen the mute appeal on his face, because she continued: “The first battle’s never easy, and this is the first battle and the first campaign all rolled into one. But they’re tough kids, and they’ve got each other.” She smiled a tiny bit. “They like your letters. You should write them more.” “Luke’s been reading my letters?!” Elliot exclaimed. “Well, we all do,” Louise said. “I mean, they read them out at the campfire.” “What,” said Elliot. “No, they’re great,” said Louise. “They really give everyone a boost. They’re
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