The hostess extended her swanlike neck and opened her mouth to the fullest. "Aaaahhhaaaahhhhheeeeaaaahhhh!"

Somewhere in the depths of the pine forest an identical sound reverberated.

"An echo!" exclaimed Frannie.

"No," smiled Helena. "Sybil Manigault. She's into nature.


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