Marybel and the Silver Roses (Page 222)

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Old Hannah:
I must say…
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Old Hannah:
I had no intention of telling you in such a fashion.
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Edgar:
You…
Edgar:
…killed her, didn’t you?…By sucking blood from her neck…
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Old Hannah:
I didn’t suck blood. I transmitted the Poe life force into her, you see.
After all, Frank chose her as his bride…
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Old Hannah:
The clan’s “richest blood” is imparted during a formal ceremony…
She appears as dead, but will regain consciousness shortly----
Baron:
When she awakens, we will live together in eternity.
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Baron:
In this way, we add to the clan.
The happiness she had hoped for…raising children and so forth…will be impossible for her. However…
Baron:
We love each other—it should all work out.
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Man:
What is this longwinded talk!? How about taking care of the kid!
Man:
He’s in on the secret!
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Old Hannah:
I have no desire to kill him…