Lucia was careful not to be provoked. ‘You know why I’m waiting? For my sister, isn’t it? As soon as my sister makes up her mind what she wants, you won’t see me here any more.’ My father and Takesure found this amusing. They had a good laugh at Lucia’s expense. ‘Now what is this I am hearing!’ gurgled Takesure. ‘The woman thinks she can go away. Just like that. Now, Lucia, where do you say you will go? Aren’t you waiting for me to take you to my home?’
