The Northern line’s deep‑level stations had a peculiar echo, a low hum that resonated like a distant drum. On the first Saturday of November, the station at Old Street announced a pop‑up ballroom event. A local dance troupe had set up a modest floor, string lights twinkling like fireflies. The invitation read: “Dance the Night Away—All Ages Welcome.”
Helen, sensing that Jack was a threat, confronted him about his intentions. Jack, however, was not easily deterred and continued to pursue Agnes, causing tension between the two women.
From that moment, the carriage became a little theater, and they its recurring actors.
