Chapter 22 Summary

Sam does not come during the night. Molly leaves the hotel at seven-thirty am, displaying a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door. After an hour of walking at speed, she stops at a café. The locals lose interest when she makes it clear that she is not intimidated. She walks the streets peacefully and contentedly until ten, when she arrives at the café to meet Sam. When Sam does not arrive after nearly an hour, she begins to worry.

Possible scenarios cross Molly's mind, and she angrily stands up to leave. A white car speeds along the road and into the narrow street where the café stands. Sam steps out, waves, and looks left and right before crossing the road to greet her. Molly starts to walk towards him. Sam, however, abruptly stops in annoyance. Behind Molly are Wallace and Sally Anne...