Page 19 of My Gentleman Spy
No matter what the truth was behind her lies, he found himself becoming fonder of her every minute. He liked that she was able to see the bigger picture of their situation. The leap from the side of the ship, was he suspected, a complete aberration of her normal behavior. That she was not by nature a risk taker. In that she and Yvette differedgreatly.
“I was thinking about that while I was waiting for you. Are you someone who enjoys the outdoors or the countryside?” hereplied.
She sat silent for a moment, before finallyreplying.
“I do like to get out and walk in the fresh air,” shesaid.
Anyone else would have added further details of their life. Of the parks they regularly visited or their favourite place to ramble, but not her. If she had been one of his young, still in training operatives, he would have applauded her effort. She had given him an answer, but only justenough.
Her body language however still gave her away as an amateur. A good spy should be able to utter the words and appear relaxed. Hattie had unconsciously stiffened herback.
“Good. Then I think we should agree to use the time we have remaining in Gibraltar to its best advantage. The boat leaves on the tide tomorrow night, so we have time today to venture across to the base of the Rock and to visit the cave of St Michael. I visited the cave earlier in the week and I must say it was well worth the effort. It would be remiss of me as your host not to show you thecaves.
But first, I think we should make the trip up to see Europa Point. We can go later this morning. In the meantime, we can visit the local town shops and purchase any other items you might need for the sea voyage home,” hereplied.
