Explain that to his lordship if he comes. Here are my notes on the case for Miss Robinson.”
“Very good, sir,” said Albert playing up. “And what about the Duchess’s pearls?”
Tommy waved his hand irritably.
“That must wait also.”
He and Miss March hurried out. Halfway down the stairs they encountered Tuppence coming up. Tommy passed her with a brusque: “Late again, Miss Robinson. I am called out on an important case.”
Tuppence stood still on the stairs and stared after them. Then, with raised eyebrows, she went on up to the office.
As they reached the street, a taxi came sailing up to them. Tommy, on the point of hailing it, changed his mind.
“Are you a good walker, Miss March?” he asked seriously.
“Yes, why? Hadn’t we better take