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“Trust uts”

Miss Lovell gasped “Clearly you are an has worked tirelessly in your absence The good people of Cuckfield hold hiard”

“Yes, indeed” The gentleman with insipid features nodded

“Then the good people of Cuckfield have been duped,” Miles countered He was tired of being branded the villain “But have no fear, the truth will prevail Good night, Miss Lovell”

“My lord—?

?

“Please return to the assean interjected, all meek and humble “I do not wish your delicate sensibilities to suffer an injury on my account”

Miles cursed inwardly

Gilligan would distort the story He was a master manipulator and would blame Miles for his failures

No

Miss Lovell would hear the truth And for some unfathomable reason, Miles wanted to witness the look on her face when she learnt of her error, wanted to hear a whispered apology fall from those luscious lips

“If I am to conduct my business in the street, at least let us find a more secluded place in which to do so” Miles stor the side of the old building It would not do to have passers-by observing hi his steward

Tugging Mr Gilligan by the sleeve, Miss Lovell followed

“Just deposit Gilligan and let us get back inside,” said the vapid gentle behind “This is not our affair”

“I a until I’ve spoken to Lord Greystone” Miss Lovell spoke loudly enough for Miles to hear “I shall knohy he an so abominably”