فصل 04 - بخش 11

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Nothing before nine o’clock, Ralph had said, but they were all in the Indian Motel’s café by quarter past eight. Ralph, Howie, and Alec ordered steak and eggs. Holly passed on the steak but ordered a three-egg omelet with ranch fries, and Ralph was gratified to see she ate every bite. She was once more wearing the jacket of her suit over her tee-shirt and jeans.

‘That’s going to be hot later on,’ Ralph said.

‘Yes, and it’s very wrinkled, but it’s got nice big pockets for my stuff. I’m also taking my shoulder-bag, although I’ll leave it in the car if we have to hike.’ She leaned forward and dropped her voice. ‘Sometimes the maids steal in places like this.’

Howie covered his mouth, perhaps to stifle a belch, perhaps to hide a smile.