″So you know about the hour-lilies?″ She nodded a third time. Oh yes, how well she knew!
There was another longish silence. When the voice began to speak again, it came from another direction.
″You love your friends, don't you?″ Another nod. ″And you'd like to set them free?″ Yet another nod.
″You could, if only you would.″ Momo was shivering with cold in every limb. She drew the jacket more tightly around her.
It wouldn't take much to save them. You help us and we'll help you. That's only fair, isn't it?″
The voice was coming from yet another direction. Momo stared intently at its source.
″The thing is, we'd like to make Professor Hora's acquaintance but we don't know where he lives. All we want is for you to show us the way.
That's right, Momo, listen carefully, so you know we're being honest with you and mean what we say.
In return, we'll give you back your friends and let you all lead the carefree, happy-go-lucky life you used to enjoy so much.
If that isn't a worthwhile offer, what is?″ Momo opened her mouth for the first time.
It was quite an effort to speak at all, her lips felt so numb. ″What do you want with Professor Hora?″ she asked.
″I told you, we want to make his acquaintance,″ the voice said sharply, and the air grew even colder.
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