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on the edge of the settee and took hold of Kevin’s hand.

"I’m sorry I was late, Kevin. You see, Brede came to see me - "

”Brede?”

"She told me what had happened."

"She asked you no^{t to} come, didn't she?"

"Yes. Yor your sake. She was worried about you and I didn’t
know what to do. But I couldn't bear the thought of you waiting."

"I'm glad you couldn't." His hand tightened round hers.

Mr Blake came in carrying a tray. Sadie jumped up to help him.