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Jack

           Andsheappearstobe…somewhatstrongerthanwehadimagined.Somewhatmoreresourceful.Shecertainlyseemstohavegottenthebetterofyou."

           Gradytittered.

           "Perhaps,Mr.Torrance,weshouldhavebeendealingwithherallalong."

           "I’llbringhim,Iswearit,"Jacksaid.Hisfacewasagainstthedoornow.Hewassweating."Shewon’tobject.Iswearshewon’t.Shewon’tbeableto."

           "Youwouldhavetokillher,Ifear,"Gradysaidcoldly.

           "I’lldowhatIhavetodo.Justletmeout."

           "You’llgiveyourwordonit,sir?"Gradypersisted.

           "Myword,mypromise,mysacredvow,whateverinhellyouwant.Ifyou-"

           Therewasaflatsnapastheboltwasdrawnback.Thedoorshiveredopenaquarterofaninch.Jack’swordsandbreathhalted.Foramomenthefeltthatdeathitselfwasoutsidethatdoor.

           Thefeelingpassed.

           Hewhispered:"Thankyou,Grady.Iswearyouwon’tregretit.Iswearyouwon’t."

           Therewasnoanswer.Hebecameawarethatallsoundshadstoppedexceptforthecoldswoopingofthewindoutside.

           Hepushedthepantrydooropen;thehingessquealedfaintly.

           Thekitchenwasempty.Gradywasgone.Everythingwasstillandfrozenbeneaththecoldwhiteglareofthefluorescentbars

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