A deep (large divide)
separated the two villages, but the messenger crossed it with (eagerness)
to (emphasize)
the urgency of peace. Meanwhile, a lawsuit for (false damaging statements)
troubled the mayor, whose (strange, unusual)
habits amused tourists. His daughter’s (curiosity)
led her to ask whether love lasts for (infinite time)
. The family was already (troubled constantly)
by gossip, and the child’s (disrespectful attitude)
did not help. Only one (quick to notice and understand)
judge saw the deeper sadness beneath their laughter.