So come and join us." "Are you coming to the meeting ?" he asked in surprise.
"Of course." She lifted her eyebrows.

"Why not ?" "After what you have heard ?" "All the more reason for us to go." She smiled as she had smiled on that memorable evening six years ago when she had stood with the horrible pawn-ticket in her hand.

"James has to support the Party.

I have to support you.

James will do the same as I in a day or two.