"Because it needs cleaning," she answered simply, "and because I've no inclination to attend the fair just now."
She looked him in the eye but her seriousness was cut short with another burst of sneezes. With her eyes streaming, she sniffed a few times, feeling foolish and being uncertain why she was being disturbed from her work.
"If there's nothing I can help you with Eodwine, I'd like to finish cleaning down here before I make sure Kara's well supplied and see that the guests are happy."
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