“He had called on Tweed first, but his chief was studying a large map of the Black Forest. He told Marler to go down and he'd join him later. The dining room was almost empty at that early hour. Seated by herself at a table, Marler saw Denise Chatel. 'May I join you?' he suggested. 'Or if you're one of those people who prefer to breakfast alone I'll understand.' 'Please sit down, Alec. Sharon went out somewhere, said she'd be back later. And I do prefer company at this hour.' 'Then I'll join you....' He ordered a full English breakfast. The pleasant waitress was pouring him coffee as he broke a roll and began eating. He was famished. Denise, he noted, had contented herself with coffee and croissants. 'Are you alert?' he asked quietly. 'You have news for me?' she reacted eagerly. 'If so, I want to hear it. I'm a lark, on top of everything as soon as I get out of bed.' 'It's rather grim.' 'Just tell me, please. All the details you have.' She was dressed in a thick beige two-piece trouser suit with a polo neck.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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