The next chapter!
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It was early in the morning, Dot was very fascinated by what she saw. The ship shone in all lights.
Above all, Dot experienced the feeling of having a privilege. While Dot entered the ship with John in her arms behind Miss Phryne and Jack. Dot saw the passengers of the third class as they entered the ship on another pier. There was no contact between the lower classes and Dot felt uncomfortable in this situation.
In Australia, Dot did not notice all that. Because only a few people of the third class went on board. Here in London, things are different. Many search for hope and future when she enter a ship.
Miss Phryne told Dot a few minutes ago, it does not matter where you come from, it all depends on what you wear. It's a strange feeling for Dot, especially when she saw the people who entered the ship under her on another pier.
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"Miss," said Dot just hours later with a child." "The girl wants to ask you something, because I helped her search."
Phryne nodded in a sun chair next to Jack with her sunglasses. Both enjoyed the sunrise. "Which one of you two is in trouble," Phryne asked, looking up.
"My aunt's diamond ring is gone, but she had it on her finger in London,"said the little girl next to Dot. Phryne nodded and looked over her sunglasses. "What do you mean by that?" Phryne asked emphatically always with an eye on John. He was sitting on a sun chair with his wooden horse, looked up at Dot and the girl.
"There are big differences."
"Differences?" the girl asked in confusion.
"Phryne!" Jack said and smiled at the girl. He knew that Phryne always needed time with children. He noticed that with Jane and also with John. So he had to play the interpreter. "Are you really sure that your aunt maybe just misplaced the ring? That's sometimes the case with aunts." Jack said with a grin. The little girl considered and looked at Phryne.
"My aunt is crying, she said without this ring she does not need to arrive."
"Where do you want to get off?" Jack asked.
"India!" She said aloud. "My family has a house there." Phryne got up from her chair and took John in her arms.
"What's your name?" Phryne asked.
"Amber, Miss." said the little girl. "I can pay you too." and rummaged in her little handbag she held in her arms. "Here!" Said Amber, putting bills in Phryne's hand. Phryne looked over the money in her hand. Phryne saw between all the pounds and dollars also Indian rupees. It was certainly 10 pounds, a lot of money for a little girl. But some corners of the banknotes were torn or missing.
"I will help you even without money," said Phryne. "Keep it." and put the money back into Amber`s small handbag.
"My first question is now," said Phryne. "What does the ring look like?"
"Like a grape." said the girl. Phryne looked annoyed over her shoulder at Jack. Jack grinned with his book in his hand.
"We'll have to talk to your aunt," Phryne said.
"No, my aunt does not know that I'm talking to you, she said I should looking for her ring." Phryne grinned.
"With that, all has been said and can you tell me exactly where you came on the ship? "
" I can show it to you." Phryne nodded, relieved. She was already worried that the girl would say something like over there.
"Found something?" "No, nothing, Miss," said Dot, kneeling on the carpet with Amber. A young man came around the corner and saw Dot on the floor. "Miss, did you lose something?" the man asked with a smile. Phryne smiled beside Jack and not just any smile. Phryne flirted. "Oh yes, my lost virginity," whispered Phryne with a grin.
Jack's face began to blush and had to avert his face.
"Jack," said Phryne and gave him a quick kiss."So shy?"
"Phryne, we are in public."
"And what do you want to tell me now?" Phryne asked with a charming smile on his lips.
"Miss?!"
"Yes, Dot," said Phryne, looking over her shoulder. " Found something?" "Nothing, Miss!"
"Then we have to keep looking, or does the Inspector have another suggestion?" Phryne asked Jack with flirting eyes.
"No, the Inspector has no other noteworthy suggestion." Jack said with a slight grin."Miss ... Dot, can you take care of John tonight?" Jack asked, looking at Phryne.
"Perhaps even the whole night." Phryne said, looking at Jack's lips. "I hoped that with my question." Jack said with a smile.
"Pardon me Sir," and Phryne smiled. "I did not want to destroy your romantic approach. Which is a good approach."
"Miss?!" Dot said. "I will continue to search alone with Amber," and took John out of Phryne's arm.
"We are alone, finally," said Phryne. "So what are your plans for today, Inspector." Jack sighed. "I have so many ideas and imagination." "Do it!" Phryne said. "I am your future wife, do it!"
"You do not know what I..." Jack began to grin. "Jack I...No I dont beg." said Phryne pouting."I'm just looking for another man."
"I will not stop you, go." said Jack with a smile and leaned against the wall. Phryne stood speechless in front of him. She had expected something else.
"You're a strange man, Jack Robinson." Phryne said boldly. "I think you like mystery about me."
"I like...no I do not beg, ever." Phryne turned around and wanted to go. But Jack stopped Phryne, he quickly put his arms around her waist.
"Jack," protested Phryne. "I love you." Jack whispered in her ear. Phryne bit her lower lip and closed her eyes. That was always her weak spot.
"I know, but I will not beg." Phryne said with closed eyes.
"My fantasy is," said Jack. "That you obey to me only for one night." Phryne turned in his arms and just looked at him. She just looked at him and said nothing.