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[codeandcatalog]

[ at the library, picking out books. ]

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[badluckoldmum]

There you are, Evey, I've been looking all over for you.

[codeandcatalog]

Perhaps I can say the same about you, Jonathan. Where have you been?

[badluckoldmum]

Wha-I-I've been exploring the fine comforts of this resort, like I thought you'd be doing. And where do I find you? In the library with books stacked up to your knees.

[codeandcatalog]

Fine comforts? Please don't tell me you're already on the lookout for fine things to steal instead!

[badluckoldmum]

There isn't anything worth stealing here.

[codeandcatalog]

Well, thank goodness for that - otherwise you would've been in trouble, and I would have to be dragged into it!

[badluckoldmum]

Dear little sister, has it ever occurred to you that I might change my dastardly ways? I think I might take up being a missionary, spreading the good word and all that to all these poor, unfortunate souls who happen to show up here.

[codeandcatalog]

A missionary. You... truly expect me to believe that?

[badluckoldmum]

Not really, no. As much as I think God's a splendid old chap, that life is just too boring for me. It's best I just stick to what I good at.

[codeandcatalog]

Or you could start doing something worthwhile, for once. Like... [ she pulls a random book and hands it to him. ] ...reading, perhaps.

[badluckoldmum]

Why would I do that when I've got you, Evey?

[codeandcatalog]

Empty flattery won't get you anywhere, Jonathan. [ she shakes the book, determined that he should get it. ]

[badluckoldmum]

[He sighs and takes the book, barely looking at the title.] I'll have you know, I mean every bit of flattery I give you.

[codeandcatalog]

[ she smiles triumphantly at him, then. ] If only because you usually want something in return for such... kind, thoughtful words.

[badluckoldmum]

Flattery doesn't come cheap, even if you are my sister.

[codeandcatalog]

[ dryly: ] Of course it doesn't.

[ she turns to look at the books again. ] Say, um. I know this will sound a bit odd, but, um... would you know if I... actually have a twin sister?