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. Which of the partners is still in the office?'
'Only Mr Crumpacker, I'm afraid.'
'He's the one I want to see.'
'And whom shall I say is calling?~
(First hurdle - I missed it. Or did she?) 'Don't you recognize me?'
'I'm sorry. Should I?'
'How long have you been working here?'
'Just over three months.'
'That accounts for it. Tell Crumpacker that Alec Graham is here.'
I could not hear what Crumpacker said to her but I was watching her eyes; I think they widened - I feel sure of it. But all she said was, 'Mr Crumpacker will, see you.' Then she turned to Margrethe. 'May I offer you a magazine while you wait? And would you like a reefer?'
I said, 'She's coming with me.'
'But
'Come along, Marga.' I headed quickly for the inner offices.
Crumpacker's door was easy to find; it was the one with the squawking issuing from it. This shut off as I opened the door and held it for Margrethe. As I followed her in, he was saying, 'Miss, you'll have to wait outside!'
'No,' I denied, as I closed the door behind me. 'Mrs Graham stays'.'
He looked startled. 'Mrs Graham?'
'Surprised you, didn't I? Got married since I saw you last. Darling, this is Sam Crumpacker, one of my attorneys.' (I had picked his first name off his door.)
'How do you do, Mr Crumpacker?'
'Uh, glad to meet you, Mrs Graham. Congratulations to you, Alec you always could pick 'em.'
I said, 'Thanks. Sit down, Marga
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