She peeked out of her boot and saw a young man pad across the room. She noticed the wave of chestnut hair. She recognized him. It was Joseph, Mr. Audubon’s helper. He was at the armoire, wearing a linen shirt, which was stained with what looked like paint or ink, and holding a leather boot in one hand. He was searching for something. Then he was on his knees, scanning the floor. He sat back, scratching his head. “Now where is that other one?” he said, pulling on one boot. Celeste suddenly realized what he was looking for. She cowered deep inside the boot and blinked. That’s when Joseph finished putting on one boot, and then began his search again. He swung around toward the bed. Celeste felt her stomach sink as the boot was lifted. Her claws gripped the inside of the leather. In an instant there was complete darkness as Joseph’s toes were thrust in, right toward Celeste. She squealed in terror and, wriggling for all she was worth, tried to somehow escape the foot looming above her.
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