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Chapter 3 Good News for Guy

Guy was walking with Anne in Mexico City. In her long white dress and with her yellow hair she seemed to be made of gold.

‘But did you have to refuse the job in Florida because of Miriam?’ Anne asked.

‘Yes. I hate her,’ Guy said.

‘Guy, you shouldn’t hate people,’ Anne said. ‘You’re talking like a child.’

He felt ashamed of what he said. Anne frightened him when she spoke like this. She seemed so far away from him. She was calm and rich and clever and happy. Guy was not used to this. Sometimes, when he was unhappy, Guy thought he was the only problem in Anne’s life.

They walked some more then Anne went back to the Ritz Hotel where she was staying with her parents. Guy went to his hotel. It was an ugly place, but Guy liked it.

The next morning Guy got a telegram from his mother: Miriam lost her baby yesterday. She’s very sad and wants to see you. Can you come home? Mama.

The first thing Guy did was to send a telegram to Mr Brillhart to ask if he could have the job again, then he rushed over to the Ritz to see Anne. They had a drink in the bar at the hotel.

‘Are you going to Metcalf, Guy?’ Anne asked.

‘Not now, I’m too happy,’ he told her.

‘Do you think Miriam will follow you to Florida?’

Guy laughed. ‘By this time next week,’ he said, ‘Miriam will be nothing to me.’