“You are much more handsome when you scowl.” He laughed again. “Am I?” “You are,” she said primly. “You should refrain from smiling, especially after we are married.” “That will be no hardship. After we marry, I’ll have little reason to smile.” “I will make sure of it. It is so much more pleasant to look upon your face when you are unhappy, I shall endeavor to make your life a misery.” She eyed the grin that broadened in response to that. “Already you deliberately displease me.” Looking to Kelir, who was shaking with mirth upon his horse, she said, “Remember this moment if ever anyone speaks
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