My True Companion
“Dinner that night was a sombre affair. Millie thought it was a testament to British upper-class fortitude that it took place at all. The world may be falling apart, but customs must be observed.
Mr Parker-Trent was the only guest absent. Inspector Brady left the Hall some time before, to continue with his investigations.
“I left Parker-Trent sleeping,” said Count Chlomsky when he joined them for an aperitif just before dinner was served. “It will be better for him to rest.”
“Yes, of course,” sa...id Cynthia. “I wish there were something we could do for the poor man.”
Millie was surprised by how hard Hortense’s death had hit Parker-Trent. She would have sworn that he did not care for his silly young wife. On the other hand, he might see her as one of his possessions. Like his factory. Something to be held onto at all costs. Perhaps, Millie thought to herself, I am being unfair. After all, one never knows the real truth about a marriage. Some neighbours near her old home were always arguing, to the point of the police being called to restore order.MoreLess
Mr Parker-Trent was the only guest absent. Inspector Brady left the Hall some time before, to continue with his investigations.
“I left Parker-Trent sleeping,” said Count Chlomsky when he joined them for an aperitif just before dinner was served. “It will be better for him to rest.”
“Yes, of course,” sa...id Cynthia. “I wish there were something we could do for the poor man.”
Millie was surprised by how hard Hortense’s death had hit Parker-Trent. She would have sworn that he did not care for his silly young wife. On the other hand, he might see her as one of his possessions. Like his factory. Something to be held onto at all costs. Perhaps, Millie thought to herself, I am being unfair. After all, one never knows the real truth about a marriage. Some neighbours near her old home were always arguing, to the point of the police being called to restore order.MoreLess
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