The Distant Affair
"Bring it in," Thomas said. His voice was flat. It lacked the warmth of the hearth. The boy set the basket on the table. The bread was dark. It smelled of yeast and ash. Thomas looked at his brother. Edward stood by the door. He was thin. His hands shook. He held a clay bowl in them. The bowl was empty. "Is it clean?" Thomas asked. Edward nodded. He did not speak. He looked at the floor. The...
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