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The baron took an appreciative sip of his brandy, leaving Gareth waiting while he visibly savored the a stare said, “I have finally discovered a way for you to be useful to the St Clair family”

Gareth’s head jerked in surprise “You have? Sir?”

His father took another drink, then set his glass down “Indeed” He turned to his son and looked at hi the interview “You will be getting married”

“Sir?” Gareth said, nearly gagging on the word

“This summer,” Lord St Clair confirmed

Gareth grabbed the back of a chair to keep fro to e? Could he even attend as a married man? And where would he put his wife?

And, good God above, as he supposed to marry?

“It’s an excellent match,” the baron continued “The doill restore our finances”

“Our finances, sir?” Gareth whispered

Lord St Clair’s eyes claed to the hilt,” he said sharply “Another year, and ill lose everything that isn’t entailed”

“But…how?”

“Eton doesn’t come cheap,” the baron snapped

No, but surely it wasn’t enough to beggar the faht desperately This couldn’t be all his fault

“Disappointment you may be,” his father said, “but I have not shirked entle, and a roof over your head Now it is time you behaved like a man”

“Who?” Gareth whispered