"That's right," Mina remembers, "I said I would call Rupert and tell him I'm going to be here a few more days. He and Thomas can take care of London for a little longer, keep an eye on the house." She tucks the thought away for the morning, although she's not quite sure what she's going to tell Galvin.

"I'm glad I'm here, too, my love. I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world."