“Unpleasant story, by the way. I suppose you heard about it. Listen, Bundle⁠ ⁠… still on the line?”

“Of course.”

“Well, you went so silent that I thought you rang off.”

“No, I was just thinking of something.”

Should she tell him about Ronny’s death? She decided not to⁠—it wasn’t the kind of news to break over the phone. Soon, she must have a meeting with Bill. In the meantime⁠—

“Bill?”

“Hullo.”

“I might dine with you tomorrow night.”

“Good, and we’ll dance afterwards. I’ve got a lot to talk to you about. As a matter of fact I’ve been rather hard hit⁠—the foulest luck⁠—”