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DIRECTLY Robert was allowed to leave the hospital he and Lena were married by special licence in Bury St. Edmunds. One of the hospital doctors was the best man and Larose gave the bride away. Always a great admirer of the other sex, the one-time international detective sighed a little enviously at Robert's good fortune.
"No commando tactics in dealing with her, my boy," he whispered laughingly, "and remember the husband should always regard himself as the fortunate and favoured lover. Never take anything for granted. That's where so many marriages fail."