““Could this woman’s company be better? “I must return to the nurseries, My Lady,” Helda said. “My name is Helda, and I come from the western Middluns. Your eyes are so very pretty, my dear. Good-bye.” Helda left before Katsa was able to find her voice. Katsa stared at the door that closed behind her. “Thank you,” she said, though there was no one to hear, and though she wasn’t sure why her voice seemed to think she was grateful.””
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