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That's how I felt about Karl. The seed of dread began to grow heavier. Well, I suppose that's for the best, Anne said flatly. I want to be friendly, she thought unhappily.

Karl's killed Charlotte, concealed her body, and now he's hiding somewhere… She said, I didn't see Charlotte's hat and coat upstairs. Kristian felt a pang of pity. But Charlotte's memory leapt in a thrill of excitement. So pale, the high cheekbone, the beautiful face she had so loved… What are you? she said.