[The Chink in the Armour by Marie Belloc Lowndes]@TWC D-Link bookThe Chink in the Armour CHAPTER II 21/26
You must both be present to hear what I have to say." Anna went to the door and called out, "Come up Sylvia! She wants to see us both together." There was a thrill of excitement, of eager expectancy in Madame Wolsky's voice; and Sylvia, surprised, ran up again into the little room, now full of light, sun, and air. "Stand side by side," ordered the soothsayer shortly.
She stared at them for a moment, and then she said with extreme earnestness:-- "I dare not let you go away without giving you a warning.
Your two fates are closely intertwined.
Do not leave Paris for awhile, especially do not leave Paris together.
I see you both running into terrible danger! If you do go away--and I greatly fear that you will do so--then I advise you, together and separately, to return to Paris as soon as possible." "One question I must ask of you," said Anna Wolsky urgently.
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