Henri Matisse Painting

Henri Matisse Painting
I know," said Miss Marple.
"And don't let's worry ourselves any more over all this. We've done what we could."
Miss Marple nodded, and said:
"Don't stand about in the cold, Elspeth. Or you'll be the one to catch a chill. Go and get yourself a good hot cup of tea in the Refreshment Room. You've got time, twelve minutes before your train back to town."
"I think perhaps I will. Good-bye, Jane."
"Good-bye, Elspeth. A happy Christmas to you. I hope you find Margaret well. Enjoy yourself in Ceylon, and give my love to dear Roderick – if he remembers me at all, which I doubt."
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"Of course he remembers you – very well. You helped him in some way when he was at school – something to do with money that was disappearing from a locker – he's never forgotten it."
"Oh, that!" said Miss Marple.
Mrs. McGillicuddy turned away, a whistle blew, the train began to move. Miss Marple watched the sturdy thickset body of her friend recede. Elspeth could go to Ceylon with a clear conscience - she had done her duty and was freed from further obligation.Henri Matisse Painting