He stayed at Amanda’s side, cossetting and entertaining her, alert to her moods and helping her recover her strength in walks, protectively holding her arm outdoors or inside. She became so used to his presence that sometimes she turned to make an observation even when he was absent, usually in h...
I haven’t told him in so many words that I wanted to keep us apart for the entire vacation, but that was the idea. Yet as I see his infectious grin I am very glad he is here. We hug as though we never want to let go. And I don’t, but you cannot just stand there hugging forever. ...
The investigator had chosen a table in the corner, from whence they could see both doors, and would not easily be overheard. He was dressed modestly, like a small trader or prosperous farmer, and his bulky form looked natural enough among the rough-hewn wooden tables and chairs. There were eight ...