Chapter NineteenYiannis immediately ushered Thalia inside the inn. “Innkeeper,” he called out to the man just beyond the door. “A full breakfast for this young lady—bacon, eggs, steak, and whatever else there is.”
Thalia burst out laughing. “No, no steak, thank you. Just some toast, and perhaps a poached egg or two. And coffee, please, some coffee.”
The man looked chagrined for a moment. “Afraid we don’t have any coffee, miss. Would tea be all right?”
“Oh, yes, of course. I’m afraid drinking coffee is a bad habit I got into while abroad, but tea is just fine, thank you.”
He grinned and bowed. “Right away, miss, right away. Would you like a private parlor or…?”
“No, no, that’s not necessary,” Yiannis said. “The public room will be fine. Won’t it, Thalia?”
“Yes, it will. Thank you.” Sh
