http://robin.thornvalley.com/node/140 Comments for "Chapter 6" en http://robin.thornvalley.com/node/140 <p> <p>The corridor outside the infirmary was long, wide and straight, perfect for<br /> pacing; and that was exactly the use to which the Captain of the Guard was<br /> putting it, endlessly, as I sat on a bench opposite the big double doors. I<br /> have no idea how many times Philip passed back and forth before me, his hands<br /> clasped tightly behind his back; dozens, certainly. Finally, though, and with a<br /> groan, he settled down on the bench next to me and buried his face in his<br /> hands. </p> </p> <p> <p>&quot;I was wondering when you'd finally get tired,&quot; I observed. </p> </p> <p> <p>Philip gazed at me through the bars of his fingers. &quot;I want to thank<br /> you for staying with me, Jonathan,&quot; he said, somewhat indistinctly.<br /> &quot;But you know you don't really have to.&quot; </p> </p> <p><a href="http://robin.thornvalley.com/node/140">read more</a></p> http://robin.thornvalley.com/node/140#comment Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:39:30 -0700 Simon 140 at http://robin.thornvalley.com