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"Why?" Prudence lets go of Miss Brigha terrible happened between you two and this was for your own good Now he's sentyou back home at last"

Prudence doesn't knohat to say She doesn't want to see Reverend Crane, but she doesn't want to stay in this cell for another six years "I'll go with you," she says

"Excellent You've ha "I've brought you a little treat You "

The bag contains three le bite Theshe can remember By the time she finishes the third one, she notices how loose her dress feels and how ha it shrink before her eyes

"What happen?" she asks in a child's whimper

"I'm sorry, dear I didn't want to trick you this way, but Reverend Crane thought it best You don't have to worry, I'hter Before long, this will all seeets only a few steps before her legs turn wobbly and she collapses to the ground When she tries to get up, she finds her legs have become too sle, her tiny haown froown over Prudence and then smiles down at her "You're such an adorable little baby" She touches Prudence's nose with one finger

Prudence wants to escape, wants to fight back, but she can't She's helpless, as she always has been