Well, Dottie looked different. Shed let her hair down, and wasnt wearing a trace of tweed. Years younger. Rowena had her arm wrapped around hers, and they sat down on the sofa together without letting go. Very co-ordinated. Mum brought the tea, and shed put a paper doiley under the digestives. Your ladyship she said, and backed out of the door, crouching awkwardly. Johnny! Rowena said in a joyful tone. So much to tell you! So exciting! Yes Rowena dear- but perhaps Id better get my apologies out of the way first. Dottie leaned forward to me, making her robust cleavage rather too obvious. Mr Dilworth- John, if I may? I have been unfair to you. I acceded to Mr Boanerges move to have you blackballed from the club prematurely. And I received you at my home with bad grace. I hope you understand I have been under some pressure recently. For all my married life, in fact. But now dearest Rowena has come to me, and, and I see the world anew. She turned to Rowena and they exchanged a lingering look. Darling Rowena has agreed to my invitation that she should move in with me to No.2 Walpole Terrace, and be my companion. She has graciously accepted, but with certain conditions. Rowena was nodding enthusiastically. She insisted that I maintain my position as chairman of the boat club, and exercise my authority over Mr Boanerges by reinstating you immediately. And offering you a full paid position as boat manager. I know this might be a bit painful to you, Johnny said Rowena, holding Dotties arm tenaciously. I know you were fond of me, as I was of you, but- I cant resist Dottie! They both giggled. Id never seen Lady Dorothea Guardrail giggle before. It seemed totally out of character. Could this be right? But this is the exciting bit, Johnnie! I cant go back to the police force. But weve had the most brilliant idea, Dottie and me. Look! She handed me a business card. Very posh. Embossed and everything. I read it. Dorothea Guardrail and Rowena Rivers no.2 Walpole Terrace Twickenham The Number 2 Ladies Detective Agency Ahh. Yes! Were going to be private detectives! My police training, and Dotties connections... Dotties connections with crime? And with Judge Knott? It was cruel, I know. I was feeling a bit annoyed with them both for some reason. I know youre hurt, Johnny. I deserved that. But listen... I cut Rowena off curtly. I know exactly what happened to Sir Newton. Ive worked it out. Have you two discussed it at all? Are you turning a blind eye, Rowena? Heinz wrote back to me, about those feathers. It was as I expected. Cormorant feathers. Mean anything to you Lady Dorothea Guardrail? Of the Number 2 Ladies Detective Agency? Or you, Rowena, private eye?
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:03:25 +0000
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