Simon was obviously about to make an angry retort, but Lolita put out her hand and laid it on his arm.
“I want you,” stressed Simon firmly.
Then before anyone else could speak, Barty appeared at the door to announce,
“Captain Michael Duncan to see you, my Lord.”
Lord Seabrook looked up in astonishment.
Lolita felt her heart leap as a tall, good-looking young man came into the dining room.
He walked towards Lord Seabrook, who rose and held out his hand.
“This is indeed a surprise, Michael. I had no idea you were in this neighbourhood.”
“Although I am delighted to see you, James,” replied Captain Duncan, “I have come on a very different errand.”
“What is that?” asked Lord Seabrook.
The Captain looked at Lady Cressington. “
I have come to ask you for the return of the necklace whic
