Annie hung up the phone, picked up her key and left the apartment. Letting the door close behind her, she took the elevator to the top floor of the apartment house. She only had to knock once before the door was opened.
“Mrs. Wright, come in,” said the beautiful young woman holding the door open.
“I didn’t want to bother you on your day off, Miss Howes, but I know you are an air hostess, so…”
“Nancy, please. Come in and sit down.”
“Annie. Thank you.”
When seated, Nancy asked, “How can I help?”
“The thing is, my daughter and granddaughters have gone to Northern Ireland to visit my family. In Belfast?”
“Oh! And you didn’t want to go with them?”
“That’s just it. I didn’t…I thought I didn’t, but I do, now. Is there a way I can fly over there, as soon as possible?”
“Well, you need a cu
