Thirteen Orphans
“Riprap had even gone so far as to write neatly at the bottom of the page: “Originally written with what looked like green ink on pale yellow paper. Paper was heavy, but with no watermark.” Riprap looked at his notes and amended them verbally, “At least there was no watermark I could detect. I don’t claim to be an expert. The paper looked handmade, though. My sister Lily was into making paper for a while, and you learn how to tell the difference. It was good paper. Heavy. Thick. Textured, althou...gh with a texture you felt rather than saw.” “What does the message say?” Brenda asked, leaning forward. “It looks like different things were written on the opposite sides.” Des traced the line of characters on the side less written upon. They were beautifully ink-brushed onto the paper, the brushstokes art in themselves. He read aloud. “This side says, ‘Dog.’ Then it adds ‘Eleventh Earthly Branch.’ Are you two familiar with the Twelve Earthly Branches?” Riprap shook his head.MoreLess
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