I had then been at peace with the world, but when I saw Loretta, my feeling of peace and security vanished.‘Hello, Jerry,’ she said, and smiled at me. ‘I have been watching you. You look happy.’My mouth had turned so dry, I couldn’t speak. I stared at her like a rabbit confronted by a ferret.In the dim light of the lamp, she looked beautiful.She was wearing a pale blue, silk wrap, and her long legs and feet were bare.Had she come to share my bed? The thought of touching this demented woman horrified me.‘Is something wrong, Jerry?’ she asked, her head a little on one side, her eyes quizzing.‘Surprised,’ I managed to say, then walked to a chair and sat down. ‘I wasn’t expecting you.’‘I had to talk to you. Durant is back.’‘Yes.’‘You went to the office?’‘Yes.’‘What did he want?’‘Just papers to sign.’‘Did he say anything about me?’‘No.’‘The will hasn’t come, but it must come tomorrow.’I didn’t say anything.‘I’m no longer allowed to see John.
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