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Her grandfather rose to his full height and seemed ready to

strike her, but then changed his mind, and his smile returned.

“Indeed, I deserve all your hatred,” he admitted. “I have been a
terrible grandfather to you all these years. But it’s time to heal all that.
I will gather the eggs this morning and make you a fine breakfast, with

bacon from a freshly-slaughtered gip, to show you that my repentence
is real.”

E frowned, and called Swie over to her.
“What do you smell?” she asked under the breath. “Is he

sincere?”
“Of course not,” Swie replied. “The character of a person

doesn’t change overnight.Something has caused this change, and it’s
not good. But hold tight. Play along. This may be an opportunity for

you to find a way out of your terrible situation, but only if you use
your wits, not your anger.”

When E’s grandfather laid a breakfast fit for a queen in front
of E. she faked her gratitude, and relished every bite.

“Oh, grandfather, you baked the eggs just perfectly, and the
bacon is crisp and tasty. I can see now that you were a wonderful,

caring grandfather all along, and I have judged you harshly. I am sorry.”
E’s grandfather patted her on the head (which he had never

done before) and cleared the dishes, washing and drying them without
demanding that she help.

“I am most confused, Swie,” E had to admit. “What game is he
playing?”

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