'Octavia, I'm sorry, but I can't afford club class,' saidGabriel. He - well, he hadn't talked much at all. And too careful what she says. Jesus,Louise.
''No, perhaps I don't,' said Octavia quietly. 'No doubt he speaks nicely, thought Octavia, and hasgood manners. Look, Tomtells me he's too busy to come down, would you like meto? I'm more than happy to, I hate to think of you copingall on your own down there. Thewarmth in his tone, the wholeheartedness of his apologyhad sounded genuine.
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