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Sebastian regarded him with an expression that most would interpret as bored, but that Harry knew meant, You nodcock

"Of course," Sebastian said

The "nodcock" bit, Harry decided, was ilanced briefly toward the , even though she wasn’t there "Is she blond?"

"Very much so"

"Quite pretty?"

Sebastian slid into a sly smile "More than that, by most standards"

Harry frowned What the devil was Rudland’s daughter doing watching hi to cover it, even when Harry shot hiusted look "Any particular reason for the sudden interest?"

Harry stepped toward the , regarding her hich he noas on the second floor, third froyou," Sebastian repeated

"Is that her na you"

Harry turned "I beg your pardon"

Sebastian gave a rude shrug "Lady Olivia Bevelstoke doesn’t need you"

"I never said she did"

"She had five proposals of e last year, and the number would have been double that if she hadn’t dissuaded several gentlereat deal about society for one who claims disinterest"

"Have I ever claimed disinterest?" Sebastian stroked his chin in an affectation of thoughtfulness "How untruthful of ave him a bit of a stare, then rose to his feet and walked to the , free to do so now that Lady Olivia was gone

"Anything exciting?" Sebastian htly to the left, not that that did e point Still, she’d left thescrilinting on the glass, he’d have had a good view into her room Certainly the best yet

"Is she there?" Sebastian asked, his voice dipping into a ht now?"

Harry turned, then i his hands about, his fingersto fend off a ghost

"You’re an idiot," Harry said

"But a handso his slouch "And terribly charets ainst theframe "To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"I pine for your company"

Harry waited patiently

"I need money?" Sebastian tried