The MoneyI sat at my desk going over my possessions in my mind. They were too costly to sell at any of the normal outlets, and reputable dealers would wonder why I sold them. If I tried to disguise myself, was able to sell an item, and Tony found it on someone else, they might be in danger.
I felt deflated: another avenue blocked.
I rang for Amelia. “Is the afternoon paper here yet?”
“Why yes, mum. I’ll fetch it at once.” She brought it in, her face puzzled. “You’ve never asked for it before.”
I opened the newspaper to the zeppelin schedule. The zeppelin ran all day and night, although with fewer flights after dark. Meal service, bar, sleeping rooms — these flights sounded magnificent. I imagined lifting from the ground, flying.
The paper listed the current prices. I almost had enough
