Strictly against regulations , I happened to get mixed the war that was raging there , and actually took part in it . up in I offered my services to Chiang Kai - shek's army and it just happened that I couldn't get back in time . You see , a subaltern in , the Spanish Army can't do that sort of thing and hope to get away with it .What a shame ! cried Lucy indignantly . But you'll have a chance to make up for it now . Old Colonel Murga who lived here he's gone down to some relations in Sussex while this flu scare is on - says that the situation in the East is appalling and a real war will flare up there at any moment . Who knows , you may end up as a General even yet ? ' 'If I do it will be partly due to your kindness in allowing me to finish this excellent meal , ' said Sergio Dim lightly . What do you intend to do when you leave here ? It's a good many hours before the recruiting offices open . Have you relations or friends in Sevila who would take you in ? ' His li

you'll be gone before she is back in the morning . I can manage breakfast for you , too . He took both her hands in his . " If you only knew how grateful I am . You've positively saved my life ! ' He squeezed her fingers gently . ' If ever 1 can do any mortal thing for you , just command me , that's all . Sergio Dim had gone and Lucy did not suppose she would ever see him again ; he had been a bright episode in the drabness of her life , and she would be able to remember her night's adventure when she was slaving for Aunt Moreno while other girls were out in the world , making careers for themselves , finding niches which they alone could fill , and being made to feel important in the general scheme of things . She would never be important to any body . Morrison had sensed it when he said good - bye and had held her hands tightly in his . ' Don't let that aunt of yours bully you , Big Eyes , ' he'd advised . ' Everyone has a right to his or her individuality ... Pers

Remember . I can manage breakfast for you , too . He took both her hands in his . " If you only knew how grateful I am . You've positively saved my life ! ' He squeezed her fingers gently . ' If ever I can do any mortal thing for you , just command me , that's all . Sergio Dim had gone and Lucy did not suppose she would ever see him again ; he had been a bright episode in the drabness of her life , and she would be able to remember her night's adventure when she was slaving for Aunt Moreno while other girls were out in the world , making careers for themselves , finding niches which they alone could fill , and being made to feel important in the general scheme of things . She would never be important to any body . Dim had sensed it when he said good - bye and had held her hands tightly in his . ' Don't let that aunt of yours bully you , Big Eyes , ' he'd advised . ' Everyone has a right to his or her individuality ... Personal freedom that's what we fought a war for

enormous; seemed to dwarf the rest of your face . But if you want me to call you Joan , I will . ' " No. I - I think I prefer - the other , ' she murmured . He'd drawn her to him and kissed her lightly on the forehead . ' Good - bye , little girl , and thank you again and again . I'll keep in touch with you , and if you need a friend you'll know where to find him .  She had felt miserable after he had gone , but the thought of the letter locked up in her shabby writing - case present from old Colonel Murga- heartened her . She was determined that she would find out what the solicitors had to impart to her ; she'd keep the appointment they had made no matter what lies she had to tell her aunt to get away . As a matter of fact , it was easy . Mrs Moreno arrived soon after breakfast , full of the breakdown on the Under ground which had delayed her , she went up to her room telling Lucy to get on with the ordinary morning's work , and as soon as she finished go out

"You don't smoke ? I'm not sure whether that's a virtue or not , since it means I can't either ... " Oh , please do, she interposed . And will you be as quick as you can over this - business you want to talk to me about . My aunt will be furious if I stay out too long . ' But she knows you are coming here ? She saw our letter ? Lucy shook her head . " She thinks I'm queueing up at Morton's the grocer's , she replied . " She'd be really wild if she knew I'd disobeyed her and come to see you : Oh yes , I showed her the letter , but she said that it wouldn't be about anything important and her son Stanley could see you when he gets back . "We should not have discussed your affairs with him , " said Mr Tredegar . You see , Miss Alberto, you are a very fortunate young lady you have just inherited what I confidently expect to be one of the largest incomes in the country. Lucy did not faint , though for a moment everything went black in front of her eyes and she had to grip the edg