But, you see, it’s a matter of some urgency. Really, my passage for England is booked for tomorrow, if I can’t find any other employment here, that is. All I need is his address, Mr Reid’s address. That, of course, you must have, as you’re one of the business community here, even though he must be a younger man than yourself.’ She looked at him from the deeper shadow of her hat. ‘I wouldn’t have troubled you, only I should have to speak to him tonight.’
