Since he had already finished his coffee and discarded the newspaper, it looked as if he had been there for some time. ‘Thought you might be in earlier than this.’ He sounded irritated. Brock didn’t like to be kept waiting. ‘Why?’ Foxe said. ‘This i...
Mrs. Bascom naturally turned to take it, looking surprised that any should call so early in the day, but the maid moved it from her reach. ‘Beg pardon, madam, it is for Dr. Bascom. I have asked the gentleman to wait in the small parlour.’ Mother and son looked at one another in surprise. ‘Who kno...