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Anne would have pouted if it weren't for the nauseous feeling in her stomach which blurred out most of the conversation.

Ben suddenly opened the door. "Alice, come out for a second," he said in a grave voice.

Alice silently put down the cups she had been carrying, took her shawl and went outside with her father, who closed the door behind them.

Rose and Anne exchanged glances.