Only"-- Nan's face clouded--"it will mean your leaving town just when the season's in full swing.

I shan't like dragging you away." "Season ?" scoffed Kitty.

"Season be blowed! The only thing that matters is whether you're strong enough to travel." She regarded Nan affectionately.

The latter had no idea how dangerously ill she had been.

She remembered Roger's visit to the flat perfectly clearly.