Back at the hotel all was packed and ready to go. Serena had changed clothes but not her hair colouring; not enough time I was told. After parting from Katherine I had tried to think of different ways to tell Serena, but only one way appeared open to me, just come right out and tell it. I didn"t have long to wait before an opportunity arose.
“You missed a great steak, Harry. I needed it. The drink has worn off. My head is back together, thank goodness. Lunchtime drinking is a bad thing, always has been for me.”
“You"re looking wonderful, Seri, as beautiful as ever.”
“Sorry I blurted out about the wedding, H. I know you wanted to keep it a secret until we got home but Tanta won"t tell. I made him promise me.”
“Katherine already knew. That"s where I"ve been. Principally speaking to her f
