“Mario had done no more than glance at his watch before he had rushed her back down the street to where Henry Brett was waiting with his jeep.“Will you drive us back to the house?” Mario had asked him with all the charm he had at his command.“What about your aunt?” Ruth had reminded him. “I left her somewhere over there,” she added vaguely, not really sure which way she had come.“She will know that I have you safe,” Mario had said.Ruth had been grateful for the unspoken sympathy of Henry Brett d...uring the silent ride back to the house. It was only when they had arrived and the two of them were standing in the hall while Mario went to discover if the priest had arrived that Henry said:“I gather the corn has been particularly alien this morning?”Ruth shook her head. “It’s so ridiculous!” she exclaimed helplessly.Henry looked concerned. “I’d like to help—” he began.“No, don’t!” Ruth said quickly. “You’ll lose your job, or—or something!”Henry’s mouth twisted into a rueful grin.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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