Epilogue
When Major Craen came to David Bedwen's office, the Professor looked up, but did not stand.
"What do you want?" the Professor asked.
They were speaking informally now. Everything that happened during the year, plus being the Masters of an unruly apprentice, made them, if not close, then at least respectful of each other.
"Why did you agree to send your precious granddaughter to Kesteven?" the Major asked what had been on his mind for the last few days. "I know why I'm sending her there; but why are you?"
The Professor interlaced his fingers, leaning toward the table.
"Because it's probably inevitable that Dana ends there," he said. "It's her destiny. She's been thrust into this whole thing, and time and time again, everything points south. That's where she should go."
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