Adventure in NARNIA (10)

 

Adventure in NARNIA (10)

" Ah ! " said Mr Tumnus in a rather melancholy voice.
" If only I had worked harder at geography when I was a little Faun, I should no doubt know all about those strange countries. It is too late now. "

" But they aren't countries at all, " said Lucy, almost laughing.
" It's only just back there ー at least ー I'm not sure. It is summer there. "

" Meanwhile, " said Mr Tumnus, " it is winter in Narnia, and has been for ever so long, and we shall both catch cold if we stand here talking in the snow.
Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around the bright city of War Drobe, how would it be if you came and had tea with me ？ " 

" Thank you very much, Mr Tumnus, " said Lucy.
" But I was wondering whether I ought to be getting back. "、

" It's only just round the corner, " said the Faun, " and there'll be a raring fire ー and toast ー and sardines ー and cake. "

" Well, it's very kind of you, said Lucy.
" but I shan't be able to stay long. "

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