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Her golden locks shiht by the sun’s rays; her pleasant s for an opportunity to speak to you too, hence the reason for Miss Haerness to hurry on ahead”
Tristan sed He hoped his intuition proved correct, and that the lady had no desire to hear a declaration of love fall froentleman, he would allow the lady to address him first
“You have my full attention,” he said, aware that he should be courteous enough to intihts Should his observations prove wrong, it would save the lady any undue eise for et her way despite the odds”
Miss Smythe s your acquaintance, I have found you to be rather astute As such, I do not think it will surprise you to learn that I believe we are far too siood match”
Relief shot through hirin
“Too similar?” he asked purely as a means of clarification To his mind, they did not share any commonalities
“We are both far too amiable,” she said “You are kind and considerate, and I fear ould soon tire of one another”
He had struggled to be himself in her company His impeccable mannersand instead wanted a gentle she said
How ironic
“I know my aunt and uncle will be terribly disappointed,” she continued, “but I must follow my heart”
“I fear you are right,” he said in the same affable way It would not do to let her knoas far removed from the man she believed him to be “My mother will be disappointed, too, of course But we shall remain friends Know that should you ever need assistance my door will always be open”
He had no idea why the words left his lips He could only sur to do with Isabella Had there been soht never have married Lord Fernall
“That is generous of you, my lord One never knohat fate has in store for us And while I doubt such a need should arise, I shall take coe that I may approach you for advice”
Tristan consideredMr Fellows, but he did not want to pry Besides, Mr Felloas the epitome of amiable, and now he doubted they would suit at all “Well, I suppose I should go and break the news to my mother”
“Then I shall bid you a good day, my lord, and quickly take my leave” Miss Smythe inclined her head “I find your mother does not take disappointment well Indeed, she can be rather persuasive in her et her way”