Secret Hearts
“He patted her hand in a brotherly fashion. “Are you feeling better now?”
Claire decided it was past time she got herself in hand and began to perform the duties for which she was paid. Standing and clearing her throat, she declared, “Yes, thank you. I’m sorry for being so silly, Mr.
Partington. Please allow me to pour tea.”
“Thank you. That would be wonderful.”
Dianthe wafted back to deposit herself in the armchair, and the three gentlemen settled themselves like sardines on t...he small sofa, the plump Mr. Oliphant in the middle. Claire handed out tea and cakes, then sat behind her desk, wondering how long she could keep up this dastardly deception and how, now that she’d begun to lie about it, she would ever be able to confess.
Chapter 6 Tom found it ironic that Claire Montague, while not as lovely as her friend, was the one who possessed the truly lyrical soul. Claire only spoke to add something meaningful to the conversation.MoreLess
Claire decided it was past time she got herself in hand and began to perform the duties for which she was paid. Standing and clearing her throat, she declared, “Yes, thank you. I’m sorry for being so silly, Mr.
Partington. Please allow me to pour tea.”
“Thank you. That would be wonderful.”
Dianthe wafted back to deposit herself in the armchair, and the three gentlemen settled themselves like sardines on t...he small sofa, the plump Mr. Oliphant in the middle. Claire handed out tea and cakes, then sat behind her desk, wondering how long she could keep up this dastardly deception and how, now that she’d begun to lie about it, she would ever be able to confess.
Chapter 6 Tom found it ironic that Claire Montague, while not as lovely as her friend, was the one who possessed the truly lyrical soul. Claire only spoke to add something meaningful to the conversation.MoreLess
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