During the short drive back to the hotel, Agnes outlined her plan to meet up with David Drummond that evening. She explained that she would dine alone in the hotel restaurant; it was the most likely place to "accidentally bump" into him. Failing that, she might find him in the Drawing Room or even the bar.
“Rest assured, Alan. If he is spending some time in the hotel this evening, I will catch up with him,” she said as she stepped out of the car.
There was no doubt in Alan"s mind that she would. The only good thing about this arrangement was that she was meeting him in a hotel full of people. Nevertheless, he still couldn"t help feeling uneasy about the whole thing.
“Remember, don"t hesitate to call me if you feel upset about anything,” he replied.
She nodded before she turned and hurr
