He described in some detail just how successful the Healers were with the people of their region and they often travelled long distances to cure their patients
What interested Erlina particularly was how they worked to heal the sight of children as well as old people.
She was deeply into the book when Gerry came bursting into the room.
“Come with me, Erlina!” he begged her. Come with me at once. I have something really amazing to show you!”
“What is it?” Erlina asked, putting down her book reluctantly.
“It’s the secret his Lordship told me about and he said, if I wanted to, I could tell you.”
“Did he really?” Erlina queried.
Gerry nodded.
Then he put both his hands out and pulled her towards the door.
“Come on, come on,” he urged. “It’s very very exciting!”
They then went out int
