The Faded Frontier

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The room smelled of wet wool and old paper. It was a feast. Not of food. Of words. Thomas sat in the corner. He held the bird. It was a thrush. Dead. Or nearly. Its wings were tucked tight. Its eyes were closed. The air in the hall was thick. Smoke from the pipes. Breath from the men. They were talking. Always talking. Edward stood at the center. He raised his glass. The crystal caught the...

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