“Almost ten years, now. Six years continuously, since my doctorate.” “Interesting,” Dodgson said, nodding. “And so did you come here all the way from Africa?” “Yes, from Seronera. In Tanzania.” Dodgson nodded vaguely. He looked past her shoulder toward the island. “What do you know. Looks like the weather may clear, after all.” She turned and saw streaks of blue in the thinning clouds overhead. The sun was trying to break through. The sea was calmer. And she was surprised to see the island was much closer. She could clearly see the cliffs, rising above the seas. The cliffs were reddish-gray
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