[Q]: ben looked to right and left , hoping to see a barrier across the road and guard post near it , but there was nothing in sight . surely if they followed this road to the right they would find someone soon . the old man said something to francesca and she translated . '' papa says you are to let him walk now to give you a...

[A]: rest

[Q]: '' if i may make a suggestion . '' '' sure . '' '' perhaps it would help your cause to invite that reporter along ? '' '' clare downes ? '' said melissa , feeling sure that 's who he meant . '' yes , that who i mean , '' said the abbot . '' that 's an idea , '' said...

[A]: melissa

[Q]: '' how do i know you 'll do anything ? you 'll probably just call your friends and cart me off to florida . '' the boov furrowed what might have been his forehead . '' do not you want to go to florida ? is where your people is to be . all humans decide to move on to...

[A]: florida

[Q]: the band , too , was looking at us . '' you want to get some hot chocolate before some senior spikes it ? '' i asked , trying to distract alexander from all the attention . '' i 'm not thirsty , '' he replied , watching the dancers . '' i thought you said you were always...

[A]:
thirsty