Chapter 27

Michael was not so sure of it. Often these young critics failed when it came to creative work. Rickey could talk glibly enough of the way a thing should be done, but it did not follow that he could do it. However, he would do his best, for Virginia’s sake if for no other reason. She was so wistfully dependent on him, so in need of advice and co-operation. In that moment he threw all doubts to the wind. He would be her friend. Why look beyond friendship? The next morning when the telephone rang, Rickey answered and …