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His words troubled me, and I followed him in silenceWhy should gallantry apply to me?
He walked all the way to the cornfield, and then into the cornfield, stepping in the low part of
the furrow, between the stalksI trailed behind him until he stopped, somewhere in the middle
of the field, set the dishes aside, and sprawled out on the dirt
?Well, this is out of the way,? I said as I settled to the ground beside him, crossing my legs
?But shouldn't we be working??
?You work too hard, WandaYou're the only one who never takes a day off
?It gives me something to do,? I mumbled
?Everyone is taking a break today, so you might as well
I looked at him curiouslyThe light from the mirrors threw double shadows through the
cornstalks that crisscrossed over him like zebra stripesUnder the lines and the dirt, his pale face
was weary
?You look like you've been working?But I'm resting now
?Jamie won't tell me what's going on,? I murmured?It's nothing you want to know anyway
I stared at the ground, at the dark purple and brown dirt, as my stomach twisted and rolledI
could think of nothing worse than not knowing, but maybe I was just lacking in imagination
?It's not really fair,? Ian said after a silent moment, ?seeing as I won't answer your question, but
do you mind if I ask you one??
I welcomed the distraction
He didn't speak at once, so I looked up to find the reason for his hesitationHe was staring
down now, looking at the dirt streaked across the backs of his hands
?I know you're not a liarI know that now,? he said quietly?I'll believe you, whatever your
answer is
I waited again while he continued to stare at the dirt on his sk
