CHAPTER SIXAs they were reaching almost the end of the Temples and the houses where they could still ride side by side, Lord Frome breaking a long silence, said to Chandra,
“I have bad news for you.”
She looked at him in surprise and he explained,
“We have to leave tomorrow!”
“Tomorrow?” she ejaculated. “I cannot believe it! But why? What has happened?”
“The Prime Minister has refused to extend our permit.”
“Why should he do that? He and his wife have been so charming to us. Only last night she was suggesting that we should dine with them in a few days’ time.”
“I don’t suppose the Prime Minister discusses the affairs of Government with his wife,” Lord Frome responded dryly.
“But why should he refuse to allow us to stay?”
“I am informed that it is Government policy, which of course
