“He wanted to tell me some news—he didn’t know if it was something I would share with you.” “Will you?” “I have to, because I’m going to be a little… overbearingly protective over the next few days—or weeks—and I wouldn’t want you to think I’m naturally a tyrant.” “What’s wrong?” “Nothing’s wrong, exactly. Alice just sees some visitors coming soon. They know we’re here, and they’re curious.” “Visitors?” “Yes… well, they aren’t like us, of course—in their hunting habits, I mean. They probably won’t come into town at all, but I’m certainly not going to let you out of my sight till they’re gone.”
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