“As the wind was cold, she waited in the kitchen for Ravencroft, who arrived very soon after her. Their stiff “Good morning’s” were followed by an uncomfortable silence, as each considered how to begin the conversation, As there were no chairs in the room, they stood throughout their meeting. “I’m sorry to have brought you out so early,” he said. “I am always up early.” Ravencroft, noticing her uncertainty, was not slow to take advantage of it. “About last night–” She stiffened, but faced up to ...it. “My father has spells when he is not himself. It is unfortunate you caught him at a bad time.” “Your father is not only bedridden, Miss Bratty, he has reverted to childhood,” he said bluntly. “From the condition of his bedchamber, I would say he has been that way for some time. The inevitable question is – who has been sending information to Sir George?” She lifted her chin to hide her chagrin. “I have already told you, I handle my father’s correspondence.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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