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He took her chin and forced her eyes back up to his “Are you certain? You shouldn’t be”

She must push forith her plan She must be cool and unattainable Mustn’t she be? An inner voice told her she rong, that she should just be herself Ga was not as needed with such a man Which voice should she listen to? Oh, but she wished she knew

He sat and began a string of delightful anecdotes, appearing determined to keep her entertained with lively conversation

She laughed easily and bent near hi up

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Once again he took hold of her fingers and pressed them to his lips before he stroked her cheek with the back of his pal a handful, my dear”

She giggled “Indeed, I suppose I have always been rough and tuh to travel in a couple of days, don’t you?”

He inclined his head “Indeed, I do agree We have to make certain the wound is healed sufficiently, as there will be so about in the coach”

“Coach? What coach?” she asked, surprised

“I mean to hire a conveyance to take us to London”

“But what about your curricle?’

“I have an excellent tiger … I will send hi to concern yourself about I’ll tether your horses at the back of the hired coach, and we’ll lu comfortably”

She sighed and regarded hi, but why are you putting yourself to so very much trouble? You have already done more, so much more than anyone could ever expect”

He took her face in both his hands “Don’t you know, my sweet? Don’t you know?”

“Hallo, you two!” Becky said, popping her head in at the doorway