But now I am grown, I am a woman, not so easily led as the child she gave away to be Gorlois's bride. How could Iris do that? To lie to me that way! To use the childrenand you without asking me first! Mum, it was so exciting, Jonnie soothed between spoonfuls ofice-cream. I was very proud of myself, in my saffron gown with ribbons edged with gold, and an amber necklace instead of the baby corals I had outgrown. Laura managed a wry smile as she envisioned her beautiful sister,wearing one of her chic Paris frocks, on duty at a London soup kitchen.
Igraine felt her body contract in a curious frightened spasm. But again? Never, Igraine told herself silently, never. Oh God, do we need it. Despite theirfitful slumber on the Seaboard Airline day coach the previous night,both Laura and Iris found sleep elusive.
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