No Choice But Surrender
“They had been to seven soirees in less than five nights, and the hectic pace was beginning to wear on both of them—especially Avenel, who was developing a sharp edge in his already intimidating countenance. He did not look as if he were enjoying London society, and at times Cumberland wondered why they socialized at all. But then when he was reminded of who Avenel was, he ceased wondering."And what for? To watch a child being entranced by a poppy plant? Twould be more than useless," Avenel snee...red."I daresay the old addict has caused a mound, of trouble through the years. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if the old bird had been different. You know—""Have you seen her?" A woman rushed up to a small group nearby, her excited voice carrying over to the two men."Seen who?" a young man in the group interjected."The painting! In the library! They say she's an unknown. Oh! But to be so beautiful! It just isn't fair!""Whatever is the commotion? I haven't seen these people so excited since the Princesse de Lambelle was rumored to have visited," Cumberland said a little contemptuously.MoreLess
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