Chapter Four-3
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‘None have presented themselves, and I must talk to Wodebean, Phineas. It is of paramount importance.’
Phineas gave a short sigh. ‘Very well,’ he conceded. ‘Come to the bakery at midnight. I shall be waiting for you, and we’ll go together.’
‘I need no guardian.’
‘Then I’ll come here alone, and find you here.’ He gave her the set-jaw look of a young man who will not be dissuaded from carrying out his absurd plan.
She capitulated with a smile, for all things considered, he was a useful person to have around. Without his help, she might never have found this wonderful thieves’ market. ‘We will have a fine time,’ she promised.
Phineas muttered something inaudible.
‘What was that?’
‘Nothing.’
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