Chapter 5

She left them for a moment and began to clear away the dishes and the food. For the sake of strength she snatched a mouthful or two. She would send all this food down to the janitor. After that she must really finish packing her things and Teddy’s. She was glad his were lying mostly packed in two suitcases; she had done that for him yesterday. A clock struck eight. Two-and-a-half hours and she would be on the train home! The telephone rang. Her heart leaped. She answered. His voice seemed distant and confused. “Son…