Flight
Later, when he walked into Dimps & Barns he had a bad feeling - something was missing. There was no one around - only young Laura. No Dimps, no Eve, no Margot...just Laura. Mind you, it was not quite five yet...maybe they are all 'at the back' having a pow-wow or cup of tea.
'Hello Laura...where is everybody...where's Eve?' he asked with some trepidation.
'Mrs Dimpson went out at lunchtime and won't be back until this evening...she's gone to Ipswich I think,' she answered.
'Oh. And Eve...or Margo?'
'Half day for Margot. Eve left over half an hour ago, said she had to be 'somewhere' and wouldn't be back until tomorrow.'
Mark was stunned. 'What about my bouquet I'd ordered?' he stammered, now feeling sick to the pit of his stomach.
'Ah! Yes, Eve has made up your lovely bouquet.
