Even the
boulders seemed to rock under the force of the surge of water.
"No, I think I'll stay here and play in the sand. I'm just not
in the mood for a swim today. The water does look lovely,
though. Why don't you indulge yourself?"
"No, no! Never swim alone! And old safety rule I picked up
somewhere. By the way, are you here vacationing?"
"Actually, I was looking for you."
The minotaur suddenly tensed, became alert.
"You aren't planning to take me back to that silly maze now,
are you? I'd walk around that place once each day, and its
windings back and forth made me seasick. I should never have
bought that place.
"Ahh, a real salesman! The Realtor was so very enthusiastic. A
month after I bought it he came to the door to ask how I liked
the property. I invited him inside, and haven't seen him since.
I guess the place did have a few good points at that.
Personally, though, I prefer view property. And I'll certainly
not go back! No indeed! Of course, they did feed me. But hay? Do
I look like I would enjoy the taste of hay?" He stared defiantly
at the boy.
"Oh, no! I definitely have no intent of taking you back there."
"I'm glad to hear that. You see, I've been a captive behind
those walls so long! I want to see the world. I'm looking to
join a carnival and travel from place to place. After all, I'd
be major attraction, don't you think?"
Demo listened in disbelief, and in sudden glee. "A carnival!
Not a carnival.
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