C10 Chapter 10

Islands in the Stream

“I waited up for you,” Geraldine said. Her voice was shaking.

“Yes . . . I know.” Silvia looked up. Her head was still throbbing, and she wasn’t accomplishing much behind her college desk. “I’m sorry. I didn’t make it.”

“You . . . were with Luise?” asked Geraldine, controlling herself with an effort.

Silvia considered how to answer that, and decided on the truth. “Yes