A banging at the front door interrupted Morgan and Mr. Hornberry. Morgan knew her time was up and she would not get the chance to talk to him alone for a while.
"I appreciate you looking out for me, Morgan, but I can take care of myself, and I trust the people of the island,” he told her. “You just keep in mind my warning. Now would be a good time to stay low and maybe read some of that journal I gave you from the first Morgan Seaver."
Before Morgan could answer, Mr. Hornberry pushed his chair back and got up from the table. His back was straight, and his face serious. This was no doddering old man who was walking to the front door to face his accusers. Like Mr. Hornberry had just said, he trusted the islanders, and he been around long enough to know what people are capable of.
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