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“I find Miss Sood-natured and deserves a gentleman who appreciates such attributes”

The gentle well

“Then let , but I have no desire to pay her court It is ive the matter any consideration”

The night was i rapidly Mr Felloould declare his intentions Hishi incessantly about her hobbies

All he had to deal with noas a potentialthirsty for blood

“It … it is out of character for me to be so forward,” Mr Fellows inforh concert with a lady and hoped your interest lay elsewhere”

A mild sense of panic flared

Had Fellows found the quartet tedious and let his gaze wander or was it his intention to use a veiled threat to bolster his position?

“The lady is an old friend, nothing ive hiossips He was tired and needed to bring the conversation to an end “I’ll be out of town for a few days On my return, I shall ensure Miss Smythe understands my position In the meantime, have ”

Mr Fellows stood “I thank you for seeing me at such a late hour I feared a measure of hostility but am pleased you understand my intention is purely to see Miss Smythe happy”

Tristan came to his feet “As is mine,” he said “I’m conscious thatould ood match, and so my absence will help to provide so Priscilla Sreatly

“Are you off on a jaunt?” the gentleman asked with a hint of enthusiasm

Tristan gave an indolent wave “I’ Mr Fellows to the door “I’m away to Bedfordshire on estate business”

Mr Fellows inclined his head “Then acceptyou at such a ridiculous tiht And let me say that while one’s responsibilities can be rather laborious and rant that you may find a modicum of merriment and pleasure”

Tristan suppressed a grin There was nothingtime with Isabella He wondered what the next few days would bring Would he learn to forgive her duplicity? Would he experience the sweet taste of her lips once again?