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"That's wonderful, Harreld."
With her hand in his, Ginna could not help smiling contentedly. She did not realise how much she had been holding out hope until she heard his assurance. For some reason, however, she could not suppress a nagging worry - not that Lord Eodwine would not have need of him, she felt almost certain he would, but...
Oh, stop it, Ginna, she chided herself.
"I think we should go back now. Kara's waiting for me." Harreld nodded and let her go.
Ginna tried to wipe away the smile from her lips as they returned to the Hall, for she was not quite prepared to explain its presence should it be noticed. When they reached the table Thornden was laughing, apparently at something Fliede had said. As Harreld took back his seat, Ginna looked at the little girl.
"Here's your companion, I bring him back with my thanks. But it seems you have managed well with just Thornden here. Oh," she exclaimed with sudden recollection, "my name is Ginna, by the way."
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