Mrs. Lola spotted them just as they were sneak away from the party.

"Where is he going?" she murmured under her breath.

Her niece, Elena, looked up for the first time since her sadness over Bruno.

"I will be right back," Mrs. Lola said and wove through the throngs of people, catching up to them just before they reached the door.

"Bruno! Wait a second!" she called, slightly breathless.

Bruno paused and cursed to himself; he knew she would do this.

"My God, ...