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Besides, he wanted the key to the dressing roo coffee and nibbling on toast and jam

Lawson cleared his throat “Mrs Chandler rose early this one out”

“Out?” Was the wo all of his plans? “Where the hell has she gone at this hour?” He’d not meant to take his frustration out on his valet

“From what I understand, Mrs Chandler likes to ride in the park”

Matthew sat bolt upright “At ten o’clock in the ?”

The rogues who attended his gatherings were just as likely to accost her outdoors during the day After witnessing her wrapped seductively in her red velvet dress, there were bound to be ed his hand down his face and groaned Devil take him When he’d offered his hand, he’d not expected to feel an overwhele to protect her

The lady was proving to be far too distracting

“I believe Mrs Chandler likes to feel the wind in her hair and thought she would have more privacy in the park if she left at nine Hopkins asked me to inform you that she has taken the white s suggested it was the wisest choice”

The hair at his nape prickled to attention “Please tellsurprised him when it came to Priscilla, but he hoped his staff had more sense “Did no one think to inform me sooner?”

Lawson frowned “Usually after a night spent entertaining you insist no one disturbs you before ten”

“Yes, but that was before my reaked havoc with my routine”

Why could she not spend her days practising the pianoforte, working on her eer to talk about their er, her spontaneous impulses excited him?

“Billings sent Pike to accoroom I’ve ever seen who looks cuapes and stares”

“That’s because his arhs” The news that Pike rode with Priscilla eased Matthew’s fears somewhat “Well, I suppose there’s one consolation He hits harder than anyone I’ve ever fought at Jackson’s”

“A lad of his assistance during the fight in theimplements with such care and attention one would think they were priceless jewels “As Mrs Chandler is out, do you still wish to take your meal downstairs?”