They went to the cinema to see a biblical epic. The cinema was in the West End and Caroline quite enjoyed the unexpected treat. Although he had only tried to hold her hand in the cinema, Caroline was dreading going home with him in case he started to get fresh. It wasn't that she couldn't handle him. She simply did not want to offend him. He might spread more stories about herself and Adam.Before going home they had supper in a Chinese restaurant and Caroline toyed disinterestedly with her chicken chop suey. She was not in the mood for conversation and Mark was a veritable chatterbox. He seemed satisfied with her short replies, however, and she hoped he thought she was enjoying herself.Outside the restaurant Mark hailed a taxi, but Caroline protested.'Really, I'm quite capable of getting the bus home,' she exclaimed. 'I don't mind going alone and it will be so late if you come with me.''I don't care,' replied Mark determinedly, and as a taxi drew to a halt he helped her in and climbed in after her.She sat as far away from him as possible in the back seat and Mark, after one abortive attempt to put his arm round her, left her alone.
