'Oh, we can't wait for that,' cried Arthur. 'For God's sake, come
quickly.'
Susie knew that there was plenty of time to fetch a few necessary things
before the train started, but Arthur's impatience was too great to be
withstood.
'It doesn't matter,' she said. 'I can get all I want in England.'
He hurried them to the door and told the cabman to drive to the station
as quickly as ever he could.
'For Heaven's sake, calm down a little,' said Susie. 'You'll be no good
to anyone in that state.'
'I feel certain we're too late.'
'Nonsense! I'm convinced that you'll find Margaret safe and sound.'
He did not answer. He gave a sigh of relief as they drove into the
courtyard of the station.
14
Susie never forgot the horror of that journey to England. They arrived in
London early in the morning and, without stopping, drove to Euston. For
three or four days there had been unusual heat, and even at that hour the
streets were sultry and airless. The train north was crowded, and it
seemed impossible to get a breath of air.
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