Unfamiliar Surroundings
The train arrived in Eastbourne at dawn. Leslie shared a taxi with the Halfords and accompanied them home. After showing him to one of the guest rooms on the second floor, they immediately trotted off to bed and left him with the suggestion that he should do the same.
But Leslie was too keyed up to sleep. He opened the drapes to an overcast sky and a spectacular view of manicured gardens. A small stone pathway led to a white gazebo overlooking the cliffs and sea. In the distance was Edward’s “phallus,” a high white tower with a revolving light. Belle Tout, indeed.
Leslie had a quick hot shower in the adjoining bath, changed into more casual clothing and decided to roam around a bit. Downstairs in the kitchen he quickly brewed a cup of tea and went out on the terr
