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"It's never too late for romance!" Abby laughed. "Mrs. Parker and her husband provide a daily example of that. Good for her. Russia is another place that must be fascinating. Of course, I think most cultures are fascinating. Perhaps some day I'll even travel into Asia."

She couldn't make herself point out that the kind of offer she meant was not a job offer. But it was answer enough. "Thank you. I'm not sure my current employment with Mrs. Parker's group will help with that or not. I didn't know his Aunt was still living. She retired in comfort, I take it."

"Cal's father went out of his way to separate us once before. Should Cal..." she blushed, knowing she was far ahead of herself but not sure if she would ever have any opportunity like this, "should he make me an offer, someday, could he be disinherited? Could he lose everything here?"

"Callum's decision to study makes more sense now. It's not a natural fit for him. He lacks the patience for the detailed work of getting the artifacts from the ground. But it is a natural fit for me, which is what you wanted to know. My knowledge and experience aren't what you need, at least...

"Well, you'd heard something of me before, so you'd have questions. I knew nothing of you an hour ago. And I'm not sure what's safe to ask and what's not. I am insanely curious about what goes on our here. It feels like more than just magical research."

"I have no idea," she laughed. "I had no idea of even stopping in France at all. We were dropping off the remaining French wizards and the new Ambassador, and then returning the dirigible to Queen Neferka in Egypt. We may stay 1 day, 2 at the most. I'm sure Cal will want to keep on friendly...

"Not any worth speaking of. The Franks, leading to modern France took over Gaul roughly 450 years after the Roman Empire conquered. The length of time they were Roman really depends on when you start counting. But during those years the Roman and Gaulish cultures merged together, some Celtic...

"I haven't done any extensive work in Roman ruins, although I was an assistant at a site excavating them shortly after I finished school. I'm familiar with the Carnutes, but not in any great detail. They assassinated the puppet king set up by Ceasar and massacred the Roman merchants set up in...

"I started out interested in the history, but I have to admit I have become fascinated with the methods themselves. Finding, preserving, making sure that the disturbance we create in our searches don't cause irreparable harm. I enjoy the minute, detailed task of unearthing the treasures from the...

"I really had no idea he felt this way. We weren't together all that long, and I never heard from him after his father had him reassigned. I considered it something lovely to remember and moved on with my life. I was hurt and angry, but I grieved what might have been more than what had been. I...

Abby was silent for a moment. "She must be horribly, horribly lonely," she said finally. "I've met a few people who gloried in being unlikeable, but I suspect Meagan isn't one of them. She seemed genuinely pleased that Cal had found me. Perhaps ambition is all she has." She paused again. "Which...

"She's not the first person I've met who isn't good with people. I work with archeologists, scientists and academics. They're often so in their own minds that they've forgotten how to get on with others. I admit, I wasn't sure what to make of her. She was certainly generous with her loan of the...

"I'm sorry, I don't recall if he said how. I had been awake at least 36 hours by then, maybe longer. Before we brought them back, the Empress and Victor Duruy were married, and Mr. Gonzales gave away the bride. He called her some kind of bird as well. I'm afraid your Great Uncle is very odd,"...

"I only spoke with him for a few moments, enough to be introduced. However, while we were exposing the French plan and rounding up the last of the Weekly Wizards, he was in Paris, raiding their headquarters. He appeared in front of the New Queen of Egypt bearing the artifact that keeps the...

Abby moved back next to him for a moment, took his hands, and kissed him gently. "Thank you. I appreciate that, I really do. But I also understand that what we were before... you didn't know then that I might be someone who needed to know the truth. You don't have to work so hard to prove...

"Well, it didn't seem like so much at the time," she said, coloring. "They were trying to kill people because they were inconvenient. You just don't let that stand, Cal." "Alright, I have questions, but you need to sleep, so I'll stick to one for now. If it was going to cause such trouble for...

"Neither, although Mrs. Parker's Granddaughter referred to him as her teacher. Queen Neferka was none too pleased with the behavior of the Weekly Wizards group. Her judgment was harsh, but not unearned. I can't say I could show mercy to the murderers of my family, either. I didn't do so much...

Abby smiled at Pepe. She could appreciate a succinct answer. Turning her attention back to Maracita she asked, "And have you never wished to return to Peru? My travels have mostly been here in Europe and Egypt, but I have met a few people from Peru in New Orleans and the country they describe...

"I think we can manage that. Have a good nap, we'll keep ourselves entertained." She got up and moved over the bench on the other side of the carriage. "Sixty years? That is what I would call settled. What brought you to France from the Americas, if it isn't too bold of me to ask, of course."

"It's our pleasure. There is certainly room in the carriage, and the company will make the drive all the more pleasant. The farmhouse looked snug and comfortable. I've always been a city girl. I suppose I have some romantic ideas about country living."