Chapter 8I arrive at work early, even though I've had hardly any sleep because I wanted to leave home before Patricia had a chance to engage me in conversation. We did exchange a brief 'see you later' as she came down the stairs and I was going out the door. The ticket is still in my wallet and it's burning a hole in my pocket. I'm anxious to get the claim procedure underway, but as soon as I arrive at the office I find myself answering a couple of calls. The first is from an employee of the swimming club who asks if I'll attend the club immediately because they're having a problem with some of the members. The second is from my friend Marjorie.
I arrange for Marjorie to meet me in the café for a plat du jour at one o' clock because, I think, if ever there was a day for mixing business wi
