Текст книги "Ragtime in Simla"

Автор книги: Barbara Cleverly

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‘I never did get the chance in Simla to pass on messages which came to me from someone who was desperate to communicate with you, Mrs Sharpe, because of an identity mix-up – you’ll know what I mean, I think. Hannah. That was the name of the departed. Hannah Newton. No one of that name in our circle, was there? A relative perhaps? She seemed very concerned. In fact she had some dire warnings for a young person still on this side of the veil. Awful warnings! My God! I wouldn’t be in your shoes, madam, for all the tea in Assam!’ Maisie shook her head sadly and shivered with dread at things only she could see. Joe saw Alice’s lips almost imperceptibly form the word ‘mother’ but she managed to stay calm and silent.

Back in Maisie’s cabin Joe asked, ‘Hannah Newton? Isobel’s mother? Now how the hell did you find that out? And those warnings of doom! Laying it on a bit thick, weren’t you? Alice is a true believer, you know – she’ll never have another moment’s peace after that little performance! Where did you get all that from, Maisie?’

‘Trade secret, Joe! Don’t ask!’

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[scanned anonymously in a galaxy far far away]

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[October 20, 2006]