Chapter 34 THE FLIGHT OF STARS

"Is that you, Mr. Achilles?" she asked-into the dark.

And the voice of Achilles laughed down to her. "I'm here-yes. It's me. We must hurry now-fast. Come!"

He gripped the small hand in his and they sped out of the driveway, toward the long road. Up above them the little stars blinked down, and the warm wind touched their faces as they went. T