Papa was always sending small items through -- packages from overseas and far-flung locales. What he never seemed to realize is how little I cared for dolls. And yet, there was something particularly fascinating about the set which had recently arrived on our doorstep.
"India?" I guessed.
Askew nodded and said, "Kerala, perhaps."
The wooden dolls were intricately carved and seemingly identical. I saw Askew smile and asked, "What?"
"It appears they are an interpretation of 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.'"
I looked at the expressions on the faces of the dolls -- very clever indeed!
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The Queen of England: Coronation (Drabbles)
Teen FictionDrabbles for upcoming novel entitled The Queen of England: Coronation, set for release in 2016 (AU: Victorian England). Written by Courtney Brandt. Reviews and critiques are welcome - I could definitely use more steampunk elements/ideas.
