Chapter FiveSolita’s face, the Duke thought, was radiant.
He looked at her for a long moment before he exclaimed,
“For God’s sake be careful! If you look as you do now, it would make anyone suspicious that you had been given the keys to Heaven!”
“That is exactly what you have given me,” Solita replied, “and the idea of going to India is the most thrilling thing that has ever happened!”
“We shall have to plan it very carefully. In the meantime, today is Saturday and the Russians will not think of leaving until Monday at the earliest.”
Solita looked worried.
“S-suppose she – tries again – tonight?” she suggested hesitatingly.
“I have already thought of that,” the Duke replied. “Leave everything to me, but be prepared if the worst comes to the worst, to leave without any warning.”
Sol
