Momentary apprehension seized Felicity. What had happened now? But when she heard Antony’s voice at the other end of the line her contentment returned. Doubled even. They exchanged news. Yes, of course they had both prayed Compline at 9:15 as agreed. Antony’s surprise at his sister Gwena’s consenting to join him and Aunt Beryl had been as great as Felicity’s surprise at Cynthia’s acquiescence. It was hard to beat the Christmas spirit. “Have you seen anything of Derrick?” Felicity enquired after Gwendolyn’s boyfriend that Antony and Felicity had both found less than satisfactory. “No, thankfully. He no longer seems to be in the picture.” Felicity made a satisfied sound, then began telling Antony about the impromptu rehearsal earlier that day. Even after mentioning the smokers under the stage, the chaos of the acting, and the broken lock she was surprised at the change of tone from his end of the line.
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