CHAPTER SIXOn her return to the hotel Lanthia went at once to see Mrs. Blossom, who was feeling a little better but still rather hazy.
Lanthia suspected she had been taking more of the laudanum.
It was obvious that she was not thinking of getting up, and from the way she spoke Lanthia considered it most unlikely that she would want anything to eat.
“Is there anything I can do for you?” she asked.
“No, my dear, I am sure I shall feel better by tomorrow,” Mrs. Blossom replied weakly.
It was as if she hoped that by proclaiming her recovery often enough it would come true, but her words did not sound very confident.
‘At least,’ Lanthia thought as she left her, ‘I will not have to go home tomorrow, but can remain in London for another day.’
She realised, if she was completely honest, tha
