Collision Course (2011)
“Sleeping in the Astors’ trunk was like being laid out in a coffin when you were still alive. Paddy did not like it one little bit.
It was comfortable enough. Never again was he going to be wrapped in such luxurious fabrics. But being closed in a box made him think about dying, and that made him think about Daniel.
The whole point of setting up this trunk was so he could have a safe place to sleep. And the fact was he was hardly sleeping at all. He would toss and turn, dozing no more than a few minutes at a time. When he did finally drop off, he would awake gasping for breath and choking over the sickly sweet smell of the perfumed sachets placed among the linens.
When Alfie threw open the lid of the trunk early the next morning, Paddy felt more tired than when he’d laid down his head the night before.
“I brought you some breakfast.” The young steward pulled a fresh scone out of each pocket of his jacket. “Sorry I couldn’t make away with any tea.”
“This is fine!” Paddy ate hungrily.
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