The Way to Glory
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"I won't insist on this, Daniel," Adele said, her eyes on the bird. "But I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention my name when you discuss that matter with your father. I'm most comfortable when I exist in a world completely separate from that of Speaker Leary."
Apart from the man who had my whole family murdered . . . for good and sufficient reasons, but murdered nonetheless.
"I don't think I'll be discussing it with my father after all, Adele," Daniel said. "It turns out the business has nothing to do with the Leary family, whatever he may think. And I do better in a world separate from him too."
Daniel rose, then offered Adele a hand to help her up. "Judging from where the smaller moon is, it's nearly three in the morning," he said. "I'm ready for bed. But first, if you wouldn't mind—I'm sure Hogg can find a bottle somewhere. Will you drink with me to friendship, Adele?"
"I will," Adele said. "To that, I'll drink the whole bottle."
THE END
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