In the sitting room of Rowe's house in Royal Villa, a maid was answering the phone carefully.
"Yes, Mr. Garwood. We've received the air ticket from Mr. Sterling. Thank you…
But Miss Rowe feels ill this morning… Yes, a fever. She's not got up. I'm afraid her departure has to be postponed...
No, thanks, we have a family doctor. It's not that serious... Okay, sure, we'll take care of her and send her back when she gets well."
The maid hung up the phone.
Just then, footsteps came from the stairs.
Charlotte, in a pink home dress, stepped down slowly.
"How's it going?"
"Miss Rowe, I've talked with Mr. Garwood as you told. Mr. Garwood wanted to send a doctor here, and I declined his kindness. He asked me to take care of you and said that he would book a new ticket for you when you get well." The maid lowered her head and said.
