The Captain, satisfied, made now for the East Gate. Outside it a car was waiting. Ern recognized that chocolate body; and he recognized too that little figure in the shining black gaiters who stood beside it, and touched his hat with a furtive grin.
The two men exchanged a brief word. Alf opened the door of the car, produced something, and held it out. Ernie saw that it was a lady's fur coat.
Then Captain Royal climbed into the car, and Alf put the hood up.
Ernie approached.
Just inside the East Gate was a little wooden chalet, where teas were served.
In this Ernie took cover.
A crowded motor-bus from Beachbourne drove up.
On the front seat was a girl in a terra-cotta-coloured felt hat.
She got down and walked towards the car.
Ernie watched, quivering.