ReadOasis Step 2
(Part 4)

But Bluebeard’s heart was dead cold and stone hard. And he answered, "No, no, dear. You shall surely die this very minute."

“Give me one last request,” cried the lady. “If I must die, allow me, at least, a little time to say my prayers!"

"I give you seven minutes," replied the cruel man, "and not one moment longer."

When Bluebeard had left her alone, she found her sister. The poor young woman told her sister the terrible news. “My husband is back, and he’s a murderi...