The Lady Who Broke the Rules
“It was John Coachman who told her. ‘Snow in the north,’ he said as he got the gig ready for her. ‘That Mr Jackson’s been kicking his heels at the inn for two days now.’ ‘Mr Jackson?’ ‘Aye, my lady. Though it looks like he’ll be off tomorrow right enough. Weather’s turned again. You know what it’s like at this time of year.’ ‘Mr Jackson is still here?’ ‘Didn’t you know, my lady?’ ‘No,’ Kate replied, ‘I did not. I wonder why he—oh, Alicia, of course.’ ‘My lady?’ ‘John, I’m sorry, I was talking to... myself. I shan’t need the gig, I’ve changed my mind.’ She hurried off in the direction of the village. Virgil was still here at Castonbury. It was because of Alicia. He knew Alicia was arriving today, that was why he had not been in touch.
As she made her way along the path through the woods, it occurred to her that perhaps he had stayed away for another reason. He had not said goodbye for fear of upsetting her. He would be worried that another goodbye would be more upsetting, no doubt, but truly, he was quite wrong.MoreLess
As she made her way along the path through the woods, it occurred to her that perhaps he had stayed away for another reason. He had not said goodbye for fear of upsetting her. He would be worried that another goodbye would be more upsetting, no doubt, but truly, he was quite wrong.MoreLess
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