‘There’s nothing wrong with me; we had rather a wakeful night.’ ‘Ah, yes, so I would imagine from the look of you…’ He broke off as the butler came in with a tray: fresh coffee, eggs in a basket, toast, croissants and a variety of breads. He arranged these on the table before the professor, murmured ‘smakelijk eten’ and went away. The professor poured himself some coffee, examined the bread basket with interest, took an egg and helped himself to butter, perfectly at ease, and Suzannah, wishing to appear just as relaxed, asked, ‘Do you often have breakfast here?’ He took a sip of coffee and added sugar, and although he spoke seriously she had the idea that he was amused. ‘When Julie was ill, before I operated, I saw her frequently. This is a good time of day for a visit, before I start work…’ ‘Oh, yes—well. I thought you were in England.’ ‘So I was. I came over on the night ferry with the car; I’ve a couple of things to do while I’m here—I shall go back tonight.’ ‘Isn’t that rather a rush?’ He shrugged.
What do You think about The Chain Of Destiny (1989)?
