“The fact is, your brother asked me to look after your welfare while he is away. As far as I’m concerned you can fuck whomever you please, though my general observation has been that, as far as the reputations of young women are concerned, the less fucking the better. The reverse is true for young men of course. Hardly fair, but then life is unfair in so many ways, this one hardly seems worth commenting on.” “Huh. You’re right there.” “Good,” said Glokta, “so we understand each other then. I see that you hurt your face.” She shrugged. “I fell. I’m a clumsy fool.” “I know how you feel. I’m such
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