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look at Heloise s journal while I make some notes before I forget what the two of you
have just told me. While you re flipping through there, see if you can find any reference
to Seamus.
Seamus moved behind Katie and looked over her shoulder. Katie pulled the book
onto her lap and gently opened the cover. She kept her movements slow and deliberate
so she wouldn t damage anything.
The first entries in the journal looked as if they had been written by someone who
was very young. The handwriting was large and messy. As the pages turned, the
entries became more practiced and turned into a feminine script. The topics ranged
from the thrill of mixing a first potion to successful gardening tips to descriptions of
how difficult situations were handled. Situations like a young mother s child who threw
up everything it tried to eat until Heloise created a topical herbal paste that eased the
nausea.
 It s amazing to read about herbs being used to help people. She was kind of like a
local doctor, wasn t she? Katie asked.
 I suppose. Back then we didn t have to worry about licenses or lawsuits though,
Riona pointed out.
 No, just being burned at the stake or run out of town, Seamus pointed out.  But
women like Heloise were also the reason quite a few people survived back then.
 True, Katie said to Seamus then repeated what Seamus had said for Riona.
 Okay. Is anyone else tired of Katie having to be the go-between for me to be able to
hear Seamus? Riona asked.
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Katie shrugged. Seamus just looked back and forth between the two women.
 If neither of you mind, I d like to do a quick spell that should allow me to hear
Seamus clearly.
Seamus shook his head and backed away.  No. No spells. I ve had enough for a
lifetime. The only spell I want on me is the one that will get rid of whatever Etain did.
Katie s heart ached for Seamus. He had every right to be leery. She repeated what
he d said for Riona.
 The spell won t do anything to you, Seamus. It s to me and for me, Riona
reassured him.  I can see flickers of you here and there and I hear a muted sound when
you re speaking, so I don t believe it would take much to amplify my own natural
abilities. However, if you re uncomfortable with me doing it, I won t.
 Perhaps you could do it later, after we leave? Katie suggested.
 But then she wouldn t know if it worked until she saw us again, Seamus said. He
ran a hand through his hair.  If it won t affect me or Katie, then go ahead.
Katie smiled. It was nice to know he was concerned for her as well. And that he was
willing to bend. She nodded to Riona that it was okay to proceed.
 Excellent. Give me a moment. Riona scooted around on the couch then closed her
eyes.
From the corner of her eye Katie saw Seamus moving away from the couch.
Riona mumbled something in another language that made the hair on Katie s arms
stand on end. A gentle breeze wafted through the room then Riona opened her eyes.
 Is that it? Katie asked.
 That s it. Riona s eyes darted around the room until they landed on Seamus.
 Seamus? Say something.
 Double, double, toil and trouble, he said.
Riona smiled.  Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
 It worked? Katie exclaimed.
Riona nodded.  That s better. He s sounds as if he s talking through a can, but at
least I can hear him now.
 Can you see him any better? Katie asked.
 A little. He s still pretty watery-looking, but at least I can see his expressions now.
Seamus walked back to the couch. Katie couldn t help but grin.
 Excellent. That will be much easier, won t it? Katie asked Seamus.
 Except now I can t say anything bad about her, Seamus joked.
Katie rolled her eyes.  Oh whatever.
 Okay, so where were we? Riona asked, returning them to the task at hand.
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 We were looking for anything in Heloise s journal about her helping Seamus,
Katie reminded her. She flipped open the journal again and Riona scooted in close so
she could scan the pages as well.
 Oh here it is, Katie exclaimed.  I found the part where Heloise said she had a [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]