But is it true? It was quite a shock, I can tell you! Not half as much as it was to me. Everyone leapt to their feet, Karl included. Then he leaned towards her and kissed her, very gently, but for a very long time. Actually, if it's all the same to you, I would rather go straight up to the manor house and make sure David's safe.
David was looking gravely at Charlotte, as if wondering why she was defending Karl so vehemently. And I suddenly felt bereft and afraid, and it mattered greatly to know whether God existed or not. As they rounded a bend in the tunnel, Karl was walking ahead of her, seeming so deeply disturbed that he had forgotten she was there. I've hurt them.
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