“Why did the Prophet want those names?” “What?” “In the Haven, your father asked you to compile all the names of the women and girls in Bethel. Why?” Ezra’s answer was halting. “It’s said that a curse can only come from the mouth of a woman. From the mouth of a witch.” A curse. There it was, then. The truth out in the open. “That’s what he thinks this is?” “Well, it’s certainly not a blessing,” said Ezra. “What else could you call it?”
