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"How long are we talking about?" You asked.

Lucille shrugged. "Years? It's been years since I moved to this town, and not a single one of its people has shown interest in its history."

She leaned on one of the bookshelves. Only then did you realize how tall she was. She's about six feet tall, and has a slender body, which made her look even taller. She touched her hair and then glanced at the cobweb-infested ceiling.

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"No one," Lucille said with a smile on her lips, "Until you came along. Maybe you could tell me what has gotten you so interested?"

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