Starfist: Kingdom's Fury (44 page)

"I feel terrible," he rasped, a weak smile on his lips. He gazed up at Comfort for a moment. "Who are you? Where am I?"

"My name is Comfort Brattle and you are in my father's house in New Salem,"

Comfort answered, pouring him a glass of water. She held it to his lips and he drank thirstily. Some slopped onto his chin, and Comfort gently wiped it away with a napkin.

"Th-Thank you, Com-Comfort," he managed. "Comfort? What a beautiful name."

He smiled again. "You are an angel," he sighed. His eyes began to flutter.

"What is your name, sir, and who are you?" Comfort asked. The man's eyes began to close. She shook him. "Who are you?" she asked again.

The man opened his eyes. "I am . . ." He hesitated as if trying to remember who he was. "I am—call me—Charlie, Charles—call me—dear God—I don't remember my name!"

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