Two and two made four; and four and four made eight; so on indefinitely.

That is to say, Kitty already had a glimmer of the startling truth.

The initial misstep on his part had been made upon her pronouncement of the name Stefani Gregor.

He hadn't been able to control his surprise.

And yesterday, having frankly admitted that he knew Gregor, all that was needed to complete the circle was that advertisement.