The House of Whispers
9781465557117
pages
Library of Alexandria
Overview
THE LAIRD OF GLENCARDINEWhy, what’s the matter, child? Tell me.Nothing, dad—really nothing.But you are breathing hard; your hand trembles; your pulse beats quickly. There’s something amiss—I'm sure there is. Now, what is it? Come, no secrets.The girl, quickly snatching away her hand, answered with a forced laugh,How absurd you really are, dear old dad! You're always fancying something or other
