Spider Shepherd 10 - True Colours
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by Leather, Stephen
Button smiled but didn’t say anything. She sipped her tea again.
‘I’ll need some time to think it over,’ said Harper.
‘That’s OK, I still have to finish my tea,’ said Button. ‘But when I get up from this table I need to know whether you are accepting my offer or not.’
Harper looked at her for several seconds. ‘Where’s the stick?’
‘The stick?’
‘I see the carrot. What’s the stick? What will you do if I don’t agree?’
Button smiled sweetly. ‘I hadn’t even considered a stick, Lex.’
‘You just assumed that I’d do what you want?’
‘Most people do, Lex. Sooner or later.’ She sipped her tea and smacked her lips. ‘You know, I’m genuinely surprised at how good the tea is here. It really is quite delicious.’