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Show 72 in which P h y l l i s did not appreciate being a member. But she had no time to react, for Mrs Satterwhite took her arm and guided her down the p l a t f o r m. On approaching the others, Mrs Satterwhite smiled c o r d i a l ly "How nice to see you. The t r a i n ' s the only time we meet." "Not t r u e , " said Mike. "Met at p i c n i c ." Mrs Satterwhite gazed, good-humored but chiding. "By accident, remember? I can't get you over when I plan." Mike found no answer, and Mrs Satterwhite savored her triumph briefly; then, melting a bit: "But maybe I can have you over sometime soon to meet our new doctor, Captain Bryce, and his mother." The Intelligence ladies greeted the words with their customary coolness, an inversion that would have grown embarrassing had not Mrs Satterwhite spoken up again. She turned to Louise. "What a coincidence: two out of your household in ten minutes." Louise's eyes widened. ".Oh?" "Yes." Mrs Satterwhite's expression was bright, with the perkiness of an animal alert to its prey. "Just now. Your maid - - Kimiko, is it? Saw her just around the corner." |