“And you might as well make your will before starting.”

“Better and better. But I wish I knew what it was all about.”

“You will as soon as we meet. I’ll tell you this much. We’re going to get ready the hell of a surprise for No. 7!”

Bundle hung up the receiver and turned to Loraine, giving her a rapid resume of the conversation. Loraine rushed upstairs and hurriedly packed her suitcase, and Bundle put her head round her father’s door.

“I’m taking Loraine home, Father.”

“Why? I had no idea she was going today.”

“They want her back,” said Bundle vaguely. “Just telephoned. Bye-bye.”

“Here, Bundle, wait a minute. When will you be home?”