[Septimus by William J. Locke]@TWC D-Link bookSeptimus CHAPTER IX 38/53
Her pretty mouth was never strong, but when the corners drooped it was babyish.
She slipped her hand in his. "Don't leave me just yet.
It's silly, I know--but this awful journey has taken everything out of me.
Every bit of it has been worse than the last. Edith--that's my maid--will light a fire--you must get warm before you start--and she'll make some coffee.
Oh, do come.
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