When she had gone Robert stepped out from the shadows. He had returned for his car. Starting forward impulsively he had stopped, everything about her screaming she thought herself unobserved. The outburst, silent and intense, was added to the growing store of disquiet. He drove home thinking about it. Had something happened in Sydney? If she was as good as they said she was - and he had to admit she was thorough - he swore silently. Nothing made sense, not without knowing a hell of a lot more.
Elisabeth let herself into her apartment and rid herself of the day's accoutrements without the benefit of lights, external illumination enabling her to avoid walking into still unfamiliar furniture. The shoes and bag landed in a corner just in from the front door. Pantihose went into the bin and dr
