Atropos knocked bag the rest of her tea, before adding, "Just remember, starting's a cake walk. Knowing where to stop, that's where everyone stumbles."
The thump of quick footsteps on the stairs signalled Clotho's return, and a moment later she reappeared, carrying a bulging paper shopping bag with both arms. She passed it over with a hopeful smile; Elaine would see that it was filled with coiled skeins of fine, undyed cotton. "Here. You could use it for the warp thread maybe, or you could dye it for the weft. I hope it helps you weave your friends their happily ever after."