A Sisterly Regard
“The Plymouth Pug had proved no match for his bigger, faster opponent. After paying off their bets, they repaired to the inn where they had earlier reserved a private parlor. Despite their disappointment at the fight's outcome, they settled in for a convivial evening. Wine consumed with dinner and port afterward increased their jollity, so that all four were in high spirits when a woman's angry voice came from the parlor next to theirs.
At first he ignored the altercation, but as it continue...d, Wilderlake became concerned. He could not hear the words, but he could tell that the woman from whom they issued was in great distress. He decided to fetch the innkeeper, to suggest that he investigate. As he stepped into the corridor, a young woman in garments that spoke of her gentility flew from the next room and ran full into him. She immediately pulled back and asked to be let by, never once showing her face. As he moved aside, he saw a young man rush from the room in pursuit.MoreLess
At first he ignored the altercation, but as it continue...d, Wilderlake became concerned. He could not hear the words, but he could tell that the woman from whom they issued was in great distress. He decided to fetch the innkeeper, to suggest that he investigate. As he stepped into the corridor, a young woman in garments that spoke of her gentility flew from the next room and ran full into him. She immediately pulled back and asked to be let by, never once showing her face. As he moved aside, he saw a young man rush from the room in pursuit.MoreLess
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