Chapter 52

‘Now!’ To Elmer his raving was as the voice of a prophet, prophesying smooth things. He smiled to think how well he had made his plans. He decided not to tell her about the shoe until just as they were preparing to start for home. Meanwhile he suggested that they should go to the dance which was always held in a large room in the town on the night of the May Fair. And while Gillian tidied her hair and borrowed a blouse from the landlady’s friendly daughter for the festive occasion, Elmer took the opportunity of bes…