He said, 'As you wish.' But she could see he was confident that his wishes would override hers. 'By the way, I invited your friend Mrs Kelly to join us for supper,' he said casually. 'Margaret? Where did you run into her? At the shops?' 'No„ I calle...
Leave me alone,” she called back in a choked voice.His reply was another imperative demand for her to open the door, issued in a tone that made her wonder fearfully if the lock would hold against force. She did not answer, and presently she heard him going back to his own door. A few seconds late...
Still panting with agitation, her voice more high-pitched than ever, she explained that the accident had occurred because someone had left the safety guard off the saw.Fortunately her husband had been near the sawing shed, and deciding there was no time to fetch Stephen, had quickly applied a tou...
Mauping—mystic heart of the Orient!”Julian Barclay grinned derisively as he indicated a cluster of rooftops glinting in the afternoon sun. Eager to see her journey’s end, Vivien leaned forward in her seat and studied the aerial view. From this height and distance, Mauping looked little more than ...
‘I’m sorry to have kept you up so late.’ ‘It doesn’t matter. Let me get you something to eat. It’s a long drive back from London. Or did you stop for a meal on the way?’ ‘I had something before I left town.’ ‘That was hours ago. I’ll make some coffee and toast,’ she said firmly, picking up her te...