Ellean breakfasted two hours ago, Morgan tells me, and then went out walking with her dog.

Aubrey.

She wraps up warmly, I hope; this sunshine is deceptive.

Paula.

I ran about the lawn last night, after dinner, in satin shoes. Were you anxious about me?

Aubrey.

Certainly.

Paula.

[Melting.] Really?

Aubrey.