‘Oh. Of course,’ Kate said. She explained where they were located.
Marion thanked her, and went to walk from the room. As she was rounding the door, she said, ‘We were thinking about having lunch. Would you like to join us?’
‘We’re leaving,’ Bill said.
Marion frowned at her husband. ‘We brought food.’ She looked at Kate, embracing her with a warm smile. ‘It might be a bit worse for wear in this heat, but you’re more than welcome to join us.’
Kate blinked, looking surprised. ‘I … errr ...’
David didn’t hesitate. ‘It would be our pleasure, Kate.’
‘I’d be interrupting,’ Kate said.
‘Not at all. In fact, I’d love you to share a meal,’ David said.
‘And I’d love to see what you’re doing to the place. I used to come here when they held dances—that’s going back a few years now, isn’t it, Bi
