I’ll keep you posted.” “Perhaps you can spare me the trouble of digging up those suitable men. I do hope so. I’ve been having a peaceful interlude with the pipe. I missed you.” “You didn’t miss me much this morning. I know it’s not your fault, but you might suggest to your new friend that he should stay out of sight when you want him to.” “Oh?” A glint of annoyance flashed into Billy’s eyes as he moved away from Perry. “He thought he looked rather pleased when he said he thought you’d seen him. How tiresome of him. And while we’re on the subject, I might suggest that outside in the corridor isn’t the best place for lovemaking.” “What do you mean? Last night? Oh, God. I don’t remember anything about it. Tit for tat. Let’s forget it.” He was sorry he’d started the conversation. He suddenly found it embarrassing and unworthy of them. He wanted to wash up and go find Bet. “I’m quite ready to forget it if you understand that I find it intolerable to be called to account.
