"The author of 'The Dark Tower'-- shooting!" There was more than disappointment in her voice.

There was a hint of disdain.
Hillyard did not pursue the argument.
"I knew that I had seen you before.

I remember where now.

You were with Sir Chichester at the first performance of 'The Dark Tower.' I peeped out behind the curtain of my box and saw you." Joan's face relaxed.
"Oh, yes, I was there." "But----" Hillyard began, and caught himself up.

He had been on the point of saying that she had a very different aspect in the stalls of the Rubicon Theatre.