Jon Hagadorn
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The incredulity in her voice was plain.
Jimmy gave her a glance.
It was almost a glance of warning.'
He had a sudden feeling that Lorraine, in her innocence, might say too much.
In his turn he explained as gently as possible the need for an inquest.
She shuddered.
She declined their offer of taking her back to Chimneys with them, but explained she would come over later.
She had a two-seater of her own.
"'But I want to be alone a little first,' she said piteously.
"'I know,' said Ronnie.
That's all right, said Jimmy.
They looked at her, feeling awkward and helpless.
Thank you both ever so much for coming.
They drove back in silence, and there was something like constraint between them.
My God, that girl's plucky, said Ronnie once.
Jimmy agreed.
Jerry was my friend, said Ronnie.
It's up to me to keep an eye on her.
Oh, rather, of course.'
They said no more.