Egan could not get Primrose to see reasons, or stop being angry with him before he left. 

She begged, and cried, and cursed, and then ignored him.

As he zipped up his bag, he looked up at her. “Remember what I told you about the silver case.”

“But you said you were coming back.” She turned angry red eyes at him. “Why would I need the silver case if you are coming back?”

“Primrose.” he walked, and sat beside her. 

She turned angrily away from him. But when he took her ...