Only as they reached Miss Anderson’s room did Lord Marston say,
“Perhaps she will not wish to see me.”
“I want you to be there,” the Prince replied. “I want you to hear what she has to say.”
Lokita opened the door and went into the room.
“I have found Prince Ivan, Andy,” she said, “And Lord Marston is here too.”
As she spoke, she saw that Madame Albertini was giving Miss Anderson some more of her drops in a spoon.
One look at her face told Lokita that she was anxious.
“Come in,” Miss Anderson called and now her voice was firm.
Madame Albertini moved away and Lokita ran and knelt down beside the bed.
“The Prince is here, Andy,” she said. “But if you are not strong enough to speak to His Highness – he will wait.”
“I have to speak – and now!” Miss Anderson replied.
As if they knew
