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Garrett sh "I’ll try to be patient with hi cautious in the extreme He won’t let me read novels with adventure plots because he’s afraid it will raiseand whispering so I won’t be disturbed by noise Every time someone visits, he hovers and watches the clock to make certain they don’t overtire ives reat aunt"

"Heit," Garrett conceded "It’s been teeks, and you’re doing well There’s no more need for pain medication, and your appetite has returned I think you would benefit from some limited activity Excessive bed rest can lead to weakened muscles and bones"

There was a knock at the bedroom door "Come in," Pandora called out, and Gabriel entered the rooaze went to Pandora "How is she?"

"Healing fast," Garrett said with quiet satisfaction "No signs of aneuryso on outings?" Pandora asked

"Starting tos would be acceptable Perhaps youyour sisters, or going to the tea room at Winterborne’s"

Gabriel’s expression turned thunderous "You propose to let her outside the house? Exposing her to filthy public places swarerms, bacteria, vermin, street manure--"

"For heaven’s sake," Pandora protested, "I’ on the pavement"

"What about her wound?" Gabriel demanded

"The wound has closed," Garrett said "My lord, although your caution is understandable, Pandora can’t be kept in a sterile environan, but her husband paid no attention

"What if she falls? What if someone accidentally bumps into her? And what about the bastard who ordered the attack? Just because Mrs O’Cairre is in custody doesn’t mean Pandora is safe He’ll send soht of that," Garrett admitted "Obviously I can’t speak to the issue of hoon will be with me," Pandora pointed out "He’ll protect lance, she said in the most reasonable tone she could er I’o out every now and then--"

"I’ve already told Winterborne the board game won’t be ready in ti to stand at the foot of the bed "You’ll have to come up with a new production schedule Later, when your health permits"

Pandora stared at hi to extend to her business He was going to decide when and how e her to ask his permission for whatever she wanted to do, all in the na her health She felt her teht to do that," she cried "It wasn’t your decision to make!"

"It is when your health is at stake"