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"No, my dear," she said. "Only you." Only me? That's a little odd, but Billy must not be rude. After all, she is giving him a comfortable place to stay in a remarkably low price. It would not do Billy any good to provoke the old woman. Besides, he should not make any assumptions, maybe business has been slow?
"Mr. Weaver?" A voice called, disrupting his train of thought. Billy looked up, "Yes?"
"Would you like some more tea?"
"No, thank you," Billy replied, barely noticing the faint headache he was receiving.
"Where are you from?" The strange lady asked Billy.
"London," he replied, distracted. What had seemed to be a faint headache had developed into a full pounding against his skull. He didn't fail to notice how dizzy he had become or how fast his heart was beating . What was happening to him? He was fine a few moments ago.
"Are you alright, my dear?" Billy nodded, desperately trying to ignore the throbbing that resonated throughout his skull. "Maybe it is time for you to get some rest," the landlady said in a kind manner. Billy stood up slowly, the dizziness hitting him like a ton of bricks. He wavered on his feet, but grabbed the chair behind him.
"We best get you in bed," the old woman said, reaching over to steady Billy. Together, they walked to Billy's room, where he now lie in bed.
Billy lie in bed, thinking. He had not failed to notice the sinister look on the woman's face, or the glimmer of malice swimming throughout her eyes. Why had she looked at him like that?

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