CHAPTER 36They were having coffee that evening in the drawing-room of the Ladies’ House, when Ione said,
“I’m going up to town tomorrow, Geoffrey. I may stay a night or two—I’m not sure.”
Allegra put in a fretful,
“How sudden of you! I might have wanted to come too, but I can’t all in a hurry like that.”
“Why, Ally, I told you this morning!”
“Yes, I know, but that wouldn’t have given me time.” She shut her eyes and leaned back in her chair. Her voice faded out.
Ione found herself glancing at Geoffrey. He was frowning. Perhaps the same thought was in both their minds. Why must Allegra have time before she could go to town? To let someone know that she was coming, so that she could get more of the drug which had been destroying her? She said quickly,
“I heard from Louisa Blunt this mo
