- I am Sister Agatha, it’s a pleasure to meet you. - The priestess took David’s hand and smiled again. - Let’s go quickly, Elizea is waiting!
- Of course, let’s go! - said David, and then added in a voice that brooked no disagreement, - tell me about yourself on the way, I’m interested in everything.
Outside the temple, boys were playing a game of ninepins. David couldn’t resist and asked to “throw once.” But he miscalculated his strength and threw the bat too far beyond the foul line. Whistles and jeers followed him.

В тихой однообразной жизни всегда так бывает: каждый отдельный день бесконечно долог, но месяцы и годы мчатся с непостижимой быстротой.
I wanted to offer you some flowers, but a crown would suit a princess like you much better
Смысл жизни в том, что жизнь на тебе не заканчивается