In Kara’s dreams, a dark shadow loomed behind Tupperman, a menace that would snatch him away. She awakened with a jolt, her breath coming quickly. She reached out a hand, only to discover that Tupperman was gone.
So was his bag.
She was instantly awake and on her feet.
“He went to eat,” said the lady across the aisle, pointing toward the dining car.
With his luggage? Kara thought not.
He’d left.
leftShe didn’t doubt that he’d made a selfless and noble choice, probably believing that she’d be safer without him. But leaving her wouldn’t be quite that easy.
“Thank you.” Kara smiled at the matron, seized her own bag and headed in pursuit.
To her astonishment, she almost collided with Tupperman in the dining car. He was marching toward her, his features pale.
“What is it?”
“Just turn
