He liked talk, woman's talk, and the comforts of the bed. The most surprising thing was that Lorena was wearing pants. Why, no reason, Augustus said. He knew he was going to get blamed, no matter what.
He was easily caught, of course, but by the time he was tied and led back the old man was dead. She was more beautiful than he had imagined, but she did not look happy--it gave him a painful feeling to see her unhappiness, and the song made it worse. He's headed for the Purgatory this time, I bet. He tried to reinsert himself but couldn't find the spot.
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