But what about Linda ?" "She is not expecting me, as it happens," Draconmeyer lied smoothly.

"I told her that I might be dining at the Villa Mimosa.

I have to be there later on." Violet gathered up her money, stuffed it into her gold bag and hurried off for her cloak.

She reappeared in a few moments and smiled very graciously at Draconmeyer.
"It is quite a wonderful idea of yours, this," she declared.

"I am looking forward immensely to my next few coups.