Soul Music - Fruit

'OK,' said the troll. He counted on his fingers. 'One, two . . . one, two, many, lots.'

The first apple was thrown seven seconds later. It was caught by Glod, who didn't miss a note. But the first banana curved viciously and grounded in his ear.

'Keep playing!' he hissed. Imp obeyed, ducking a fusillade of oranges. In the front row, the ape opened his bag and produced a very large melon.

'Can you see any pears?' said Glod, taking a breath. 'I like pears.'

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Soul Music - p62