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that’s very nice for them all. Cordelia said they were looking forward to coming after the war, which I am sure we all are, though whether I live to see it, is another story.’
I stayed with her for half an hour, and left promising to return often. When I reached the hall I found no sign of work and Hooper looking guilty. ‘They had to go off to draw the bed-straw. I didn’t know till Sergeant Block told me. I don’t know whether they’re coming back.’
‘Don’t know? What orders did you give?’
‘Well, I told Sergeant Block to bring them back if he thought it was worthwhile; I mean if there was time before dinner.’
It was nearly twelve. ‘You’ve been hotted again, Hooper. That straw was to be drawn any time before six tonight.’
‘Oh Lor; sorry, Ryder. Sergeant Block - ‘
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