CHAPTER TWOAlena spent a quiet day in the country after Robin had departed for London.
She walked round the overgrown garden and then spent a long time gazing at the pictures in the house.
She could not help feeling it was thrilling to own the work of so many famous artists, although the pictures all needed considerable attention.
But not one of them could help her and Robin.
She thought his idea of how they could provide for themselves was very risky and she almost hoped that when he reached London, he would not be able to find his friend.
Even if he did, he might well refuse to take part in anything beyond the law.
It was very quiet in the house and in the garden and she was still feeling somewhat miserable when she heard the sound of wheels outside in the drive.
This meant that R
