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Chapter Fifteen
Disembarkation went smoothly and, to Linda's surprise, Mrs. Bates seemed very spry. Linda would have liked to call ahead and have the doctor meet them at the dock, but Peter protested vehemently against the idea and, when Linda hinted it to Mrs. Bates, she asked in a puzzled way why she should want to see a doctor. Linda said no more. If Mrs. Bates didn't remember what had happened, she had no intention of reminding her.
Customs were also very simple. Mrs. Bates had been wintering on Corfu for many years and was well known. Moreover, all the heavy luggage had already been inspected and sent up to the house. There was little to do beyond exchanging greetings and waiting for the luggage from the ship to be loaded into taxis. Mrs.

 
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