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			“I see what you mean,” Saeryn said slowly.  “But I do not agree with you.  However,” she said, quickly, when Rowenna looked about to try to persuade her further, “I will do my best to say as little as possible.  Don’t expect me to lie, though, or to not say what I think about something.” 
 
There was a slight pause.  Saeryn stood up and went to the basin of water and washed her eyes.  "What should we do now?" she asked as she dried her face on the towel.  "Can we go downstairs?"
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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