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stuffed it into his pocket. “The temple—” he began, but Kate
had fled.
Peter stared after her, grimacing. “Women! Really!”
Marc came out on to the verandah, smiling gaily, and
Peter grabbed at his arm.
“Look, Lillitos, about this expedition ...”
Marc grinned at him, eyes dancing, “Try again next
year,” he said. “Perhaps I’ll change my mind again. By the
way, if you wish to leave right away, my plane is waiting on
the airfield. I have had all your gear put aboard. When you
have drawn up all your plans for the expedition, write to my
office in Athens,
to my personal secretary, Achille Danelos.
He will get in touch with you and make the necessary
arrangements. If there is an expedition, it must be a small
one, and for the summer months. Right?”
Peter let out a long relieved sigh and grinned. “Thank
you very much. I’m very grateful.”
“Jake will drive you to the airfield,” said Marc. “Off you
go.”
Peter looked a little startled. “Now? But I wanted to see
Kate ...”
“I think she has said all she wants to say,” Marc said
politely. “If you do not leave now it will soon be too dark. My
plane will take you to Athens. I have booked a flight for you
tomorrow at noon. You can pick up the ticket at the airport.
It is in your name. Goodbye.”
Stunned, Peter obediently walked towards where
Jake was waiting with the car. Suddenly he stopped,
holding out the little ring. “Will you give this to Kate
