Robinson came into her room the next morning at the same time as Ariel ‘s early coffee was brought. “ I'm going in to the Fair now “ he said. “ You need not come until it opens, but people will want to see and be introduced to you on the Crystos stand, so I hope you can give most of the day to being there?'
“ I'd meant to “ she told him.
“ Good. Rietti can take you and Amy to Roma; the Herrs are making their own arrangements, but I'll send the launch back to pick you two up there. “
“ Yes, do that. “ As he nodded and turned to go she added, “ You know, last night everyone was talking about the Crystos surprise packet, as somebody called it. So if I'm to be on the stand and you are showing it, oughtn't I to know what it is? For there is one, isn't there, though you haven't told even Am
