Quietly and without any warning he changed the subject into one which was fraught with embarrassment for her.

At his first words the colour faded from her cheeks.
"I've been pretty lucky since I got back.

Things have gone my way a bit and the only disappointment I've had worth speaking of has been in connection with a matter right outside money.

I've been trying to find the daughter of that old partner of mine--I told you about her--and I can't." She changed her seat a little.

There was no need for her to affect any interest in what he was saying.