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“No, you didn’t,” said Townsend with a smile

“It’s just that I’ve never…”

“There’s nothing to worry about,” he assured her “You fell asleep and I put you to bed” He paused “Fully dressed”

“That’s a relief” She looked at her watch “Good heavens, is that really the time, or did I put my watch on upside down?”

“It’s twenty past eight,” said Townsend

“I’ll have to grab a cab i in SoHo with the new chairood i, it could be my one chance”

“Don’t bother with a cab,” said Townsend “My driver will take you wherever you want to go You’ll find him parked out front in a white BMW”

“Thank you,” she said “That’s really generous of you”

She quickly drained her coffee “It was a great dinner last night, and you were very thoughtful,” she said as she rose fro, I really must leave now”

“Of course” Townsend stood up and helped her on with her coat

When they reached the door she turned and faced hiht, did I say anything I ret?”

“No, I don’t think so You just chatted about your work at the foundation,” he said as he opened the door for her

“It was kind of you to listen I do hope we ain”

“I have a feeling ill,” said Townsend

She leaned forward and gave him a kiss on the cheek “By the way,” she said, “you never did tell me your name”