The Gallant Guardian (1988)
“Though he was physically part of the trio seated by the window overlooking Harcourt’s magnificent rose garden, there was an aloofness in his expression and a rigidity in his posture that declared as loudly as if he had been sitting at the opposite side of the room that he in no way wished to participate in the visit. This expression changed, however, the moment he caught sight of Charlotte and William in the doorway. The gray eyes warmed and the corners of his mouth turned down in a faintly iro...nic smile. “Charlotte, William, this is Lady Marling and Lady Hillyard, an acquaintance from London who is visiting her. I encountered them in the village and when Lady Hillyard discovered that I was staying at Harcourt she expressed a desire to make your acquaintance. Apparently, her mother and yours were dear friends.”
“It is most thoughtful of you to call on us, Lady Hillyard.” Charlotte welcomed her visitor pleasantly enough, but with such a lack of enthusiasm that it was perfectly clear to Lord Lydon that she was no more convinced of the supposed intimacy between her mother and Lady Hillyard’s than he was.MoreLess
“It is most thoughtful of you to call on us, Lady Hillyard.” Charlotte welcomed her visitor pleasantly enough, but with such a lack of enthusiasm that it was perfectly clear to Lord Lydon that she was no more convinced of the supposed intimacy between her mother and Lady Hillyard’s than he was.MoreLess
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