He would always see the picture of the
huge, raw-boned Dutchman, haranguing and thundering the word of God into
the dull ears of South Sea Islanders, who, an hour later, would be carrying fruit
penitently to their wooden images. ‘Why do you think I told
you about the portrait? I’d not seen it, of course, but I’d seen Miss Mary just
before she got married, which is when it was painted. That’s why he was so annoyed, you know. ’
The familiar hollow opened up inside Melusine’s chest, and she could not
prevent the husky note that entered her voice. Mike was drinking a cup of
black coffee. “I didn’t ask you to get married. ”
Her urge to drink deeply of his blood was growing
insane, ignited by what he had already donated. There
are certain smells, certain tinges to the air. ”
“You have not answered my question,” he reminded her. He looked up to see an ancient coach making its ponderous way down the
street. ’
‘But why?’ asked Melusine, astonished, and somewhat overwhelmed by the
other girl’s volubility.
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