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“He would never do anything so shocking, certainly not once he’d had the opportunity to consider the matter.Kate pushed her hair back out of her face as Marie left to empty the basin. Grace had collapsed against her pillows. “Feeling better?”“A little.” Grace closed her eyes briefly. “I’m sorry. I’m afraid tonight was a complete disaster.”“Oh, I don’t believe any great harm was done. Lord Dawson kept you from bringing attention to yourself, though it might have been more to the point if he’d kept you from drinking so much champagne.”Grace covered her face. “How can something that tastes so good make me feel so horrible?”Kate laughed. “I don’t know, but if it’s any consolation, you’re not the first person to run afoul of the drink. The bubbles are very seductive.”Grace sighed. “They are, aren’t they?”“Yes.” Kate relaxed a bit. Grace’s color was much improved. A cup of Marie’s peppermint tea and Grace should feel, if not right as rain, at least well on the mend.Kate looked around the room.
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