John came over to take Mr. Newman to dinner at home. Before leaving, Mr. Newman solemnly handed her the metal plaque and the small wooden box, telling her to open the box only after she returned to Kingstown.
Charlotte Allison took the items, said goodbye to Director Hughes, and left with her assistant.
She handed the car keys to the assistant, asking her to drive.
Although others couldn't tell anything was wrong with her, she knew herself that she was not in a state to drive.
After returning to the hotel.
The assistant brought up work matters with Charlotte, and it was a rare occasion to hear Mr. Allison say, "Handle work matters tomorrow, and let Ivy Price review anything important."
After saying this, she asked if there was anything urgent that needed her attention today.
The assistant shook her head, confirming there was nothing so urgent that it needed Mr. Allison's immediate attention, and that anything generally important could be passed on to Secretary Price.
