“She’s all right. In fact⁠—well, she’s a corker.”

“Gerry was very devoted to her, I knew. He often spoke of her.”

“She was very devoted to Gerry. It⁠—it’s going to hit her hard.”

“Yes, a nasty job.”

They were silent till they reached Deane Priory.

Miss Loraine, the maid told them, was in the garden. Unless they wanted to see Mrs. Coker⁠—

Jimmy was eloquent that they did not want to see Mrs. Coker.