Tarlof took hold of the girl's reins and handed them back to her, "Well if you drop these and the horse bucks and throws you won't be around to see it again." he looked back at the man next to him, "This is my second time going to Boston," he rubbed between his eyes, "And no, I was not with him my first trip there."
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"Corrine, are you sure you want to keep walking? You've been walking for hours now and I'm sure you must be tired." Percy asked the woman ahead of him. "Don't," started Alma, "We'll keep going for an hour before a quick stop."
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"Are we there yet?"
No answer.
"How about now?"
Hjalmar groaned and continued walking, doing his best to drown out the madman, Next time I choose my partner.