"Sorry," she said quickly, since she suspected it was her turn to speak. How could she have forgotten to tell him during their interview?Īnd then she became aware of Amelia, whom she'd somehow managed to forget, even though their arms were linked. Oh, dear heavens, the dowager was already beginning to pack for their trip to Ireland, and Thomas did not even know of her plans. She twisted about to see, but it was only a footman, passing by with a trunk. Audley, but just then Grace heard heavy footsteps in the hall. Grace managed the same, but her voice was unpleasant and croaky.Īmelia began whispering again once they were well past Mr. Audley, who gave them a rather knowing nod and a smile as they went by. They continued walking, lapsing into silence as they promenaded past Mr. If not, then she had no idea what she was agreeing to when she added, "You have my word."Īt that point, Grace wasn't sure she cared. "Of course not," Grace said quickly, because surely Amelia had made the same request Thomas had minutes earlier. Grace had just enough presence of mind to catch the end, when Amelia said: ".I beg of you not to contradict." Thomas would be there at any moment, and although she had no idea what she might do to prevent what would surely be a disastrous encounter, she could not possibly think of anything else. Grace just nodded, her eyes constantly darting toward the door.
Grace let Amelia set the pace, and as soon as they were across the room, Amelia began whispering urgently about the events of the morning, and then about Thomas having needed her assistance, and then something about her mother.
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