–––––––– After Mabel and Antonio absconded, they stayed in a hotel near Sodorate, Lenoda. Antonio told Mabel that Alejandro, Luis, and possibly their g**g would be looking for him at farther places. That was the reason he chose a hotel that was near Sodorate. They’d leave for Pesidia from there. That was where they’d stay to make a living. And by making a living, he meant the d**g business. “Pesidia? You said we’d go to Vastaland or Penaiah. I chose Vastaland because it’s more developed.” “The d**g business doesn’t need a developed country, my dear. I already told you this. Timid places are, in fact, the best, as far as you’re able to get a hold of your customers.” “Fine,” Mabel said and put on a pouty look. “We need to leave now, but we won"t be going to Pesidia immediately. We won"

