"You have broken your watch; you have spoiled your clothes, and you appear to have either given away or lost your hat. The cabman said that you were not wearing one when you engaged him."
That I could hardly believe. What could I have done with it? It seemed incredible that I could have driven to Hackney and back without a hat.
"I may add that, if you take my advice, at the earliest possible moment you will have a bath." She moved towards the door. "I am going to try to get some sleep in the spare room."
I could not bear to think of her leaving me like that. I called to her, "Lucy."
"Well?"
"You are hard on me. I have been dining with MacCulloch."
"I don't know who MacCulloch may be, but next time you dine with him if you give me warning I will keep a doctor waiting on the premises ready for your return."
"Lucy! You would not speak to me like that if you knew all. I am in great trouble."
Her tone changed on the instant. She came towards the bed.
"Tom! What do you mean!"