As Mort walked on, he began to notice Smith gradually start speeding up. She began the journey at a slow pace, but had now quickened. She had her mind set on something. What was it? Mort was so lost in confusion that he didn't even notice her shivering in absolute cold. He was too mesmerized by her grace to see anything else, and that haunted him.
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