‘You must admit that it’s tiresome of them,’ she said to Poppy who, faithful to her rôle of confidante, was perched on a chair beside the bath. ‘After all, I particularly said in both my notes that any communications would be forwarded by my bank, and besides, they could easily have found out where we are by now, if they had really wanted to. I do think they might show some sign of life – makes it so awkward for me. What is my next move?’ ‘Really, darling, you must decide these things for yourself. It all depends on whether or not you want to marry Osborne – which is it?’ Marjorie said with petulance that she didn’t know. ‘I ran away,’ she continued angrily, ‘to find romance, and I have only found this disgusting bath.’ ‘Well, I don’t know what you expect. There are two quite presentable young men staying in this very hotel, much more than you could have hoped for.’ ‘I don’t like them.’ ‘I never shall understand how you could have left that gorgeous wedding dress.’ ‘Well, you know, I have an idea that the fashions will be far prettier next winter.
