”“You didn't know.” Reina rocked me, her lips inches from my ear. “You didn't know this would be the consequences. How could you? I've heard t...e teachings. You just wanted to let mankind have freedom again.”“And look what they did with it,” I snarled. “They made war. They were evil. What if my parents were right?”“You're not to blame,” Rex growled. His eyes glinted blue in the silvery light flooding the room. “It's not your fault the rest of humanity were idiots and abused their. Do you understand what I’m saying?” “Yes, I do… now I do. But I didn’t know you were feeling physically ill and I’m not terribly clear on why you think you’ll get hurt.” “Oh Richard, don’t be naive.” Gaynor wiped the back of a hand across her mouth and then licked her lips. “Have you thought about what will happen if Veronica finds out about us? Have you?” “No, and I don’t see why she should find out.” “Oh, c’mon, Richard.” She shook her head again. “Truthfully, how long do you think you can. I tried to scream but any sounds were muffled in the cloth, and screaming just made the fumes even stronger, or at least they itched my throat more. I started coughing. I tried to step on his toe, or to hook my elbow into his face, but his headlock kept both me and the white cloth in place. The world around me turned hazy. My head was throbbing. I felt drowsy and numb. There must be something like chloroform on the rag, just like they used in soap operas and movies. It wasn’t that quick as. 00pm suit you?" Perfect." If you are traveling by public transport, I can arrange for my chauffeur to collect you from the town centre." Yes, thank you." Reginald will be parked in the bus station. Look for a midnight blue Bentley convertible." I'll be there, Sir Algernon." That's the spirit! And don't forget to come dressed, will you?" But of course. I was getting my maid's uniform out earlier."The old boy brightened up noticeably at this news. "Really? I say: do tell what you'll be wearing."I.