If you will come back to your room for a minute I will tell you about it." All the colour died slowly from her face.

She swayed a little, but when Draconmeyer would have supported her she pushed him away.
"An accident ?" she muttered.

"I must go and see for myself." She turned and re-entered the hotel swiftly.

Draconmeyer caught her up in the hall.
"Lady Hunterleys," he begged earnestly, "please take my advice.

I am your friend, you know.