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You knocked on the door.

You heard scrambling inside.

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"Come in," Lucille said in a cheerful voice.

You entered the room and saw her slam her table drawer shut, a key with a ruby stone dangling on her wrist.

"What can I do for you?"

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"I'm sorry, did I disturb you?" -- Page 103

Ask if there's any book or record about the nearby forest -- Page 114