•“What do you mean no one will be
traveling for at least a year? Aren’t you going back?”
•Sophia’s face took on a
guarded expression.
•“You will take me
back?” he said forcefully.
•“I... I can’t.”
•“What do you mean, you
can’t?”
•“Please, please keep
your voice down,” Sophia appeared close to tears, “A man isn’t
supposed to be in this house.”
•“All right, I’m lowering
my voice. What do you mean, you can’t?”