"Page had been checking on the still form of Madame Carronade when she became very still. "You came here for me?" Of course. I could not leave you her... without knowing you were safe. I was not sure where you had gone so I came to ask..." That was all Carl was able to get out before Page covered his mouth with hers. It was not a seductive kiss but still filled with intense passion. It was a kiss of someone completely welcoming and giving of themselves because they know they are loved. Page. Zack noticed one of her breasts was completely exposed and the other barely covered due to the tattered condition of her clothing. It appeared as if she hadn't had a chance to bathe in a long time. What was left of her dress looked soiled in front and it dawned on Zack that they had not permitted her to use any type of restroom facilities.When she saw Zack enter the room her face showed how frightened she was and it looked like she was going to scream. Zack quickly put one of his fingers to his. " Don't risk it if the roads are bad. Tami can stay here." You're sure it's all right?" Mom said anytime." That's such a relief. You'll go get her?" I don't think she's home." Where... ?" I think she's still at the dance." The dance? What time is it?"I looked at the clock over the stove. "Just a little after ten." She should be home."Silently I agreed with that but said, "I think the dance goes till eleven." Oh." I'll walk over now and leave her a note. Then I'll watch for her." You're an. Cold. Mist swirled thickand nearly tangible, like the tattered remnants of a cloak. And buriedwithin the mists and clouds, the lilt of pipes and chimes echoed merrily,enticing, beguiling. I found myself in the dooryard of my cottage,without any memory of how I had gotten there. Morning glories slept beneathmy fingers as I traced the lintel, swaying toward the music. My unboundhair swept near to my knees, and I toyed with the long locks, wavering. The music shrilled once and hovered on a.