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Chapter 3
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Wholivesthere?ArelaidtheremainsofRobertEmery.RobertEmmetwasburiedherebytorchlight,wasn’the?Makinghisrounds.
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Thegatesglimmeredinfront:stillopen.Backtotheworldagain.Enoughofthisplace.Bringsyouabitnearereverytime.LasttimeIwasherewasMrsSinico’sfuneral.Poorpapatoo.Thelovethatkills.