Taking the sealed letter and dropping a quick curtsey, Mellonin raised her eyes to meet Estelyn's. "Thank you, my lady. I will return as soon as I may."
She turned, glancing about for her basket, and found it on the table. It was much lighter than it had been; with an inward groan, she draped the napkin over it and turned towards the door. As soon as she passed through it, she gathered her long skirts in her free hand and ran.
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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