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Show -59- of some kind!" "I think you're right," said Verus. Sandy, holding Verus in her hand, walked out of the store. "How do y'do, Miss?" said Rogare, bowing low. "You're the man who followed me into the cave!" she cried in alarm. "Ah, but little lady, I meant you know harm. I was just watching out for you. The mountains can be dangerous." "I don't believe you," said Sandy quietly. "What do you want?" "Urn, - well. How did you enjoy your meal? It is a fine restaurant, isn't it?" Sandy looked at him stonily. "Have you been following me again?" "I knew you were hungry, so I - urn - thought -" "Did you drop that magic coin?" "Uh - yeah. Wasn't that kind of me?" "And I suppose you bribed the proprietor to give me that mint, too!" Rogare meekly bowed his head. "I'm glad you enjoyed it." Sandy stared at him% speechless. "As a reward for my extreme kindness and generosity," he continued, looking slyly at Verus, "would you be good enough to let me hold your most interesting spoon for a minute?" The thin man reached for the spoon, but Sandy hastily put it behind her back. "Oh, so that's what you want!" she said fiercely |
