The Secret Love of a Gentleman
“Caro stood. “Tell him to come in. I did not hear him knock. Drew!” she shouted into the hall. His footsteps struck the stone tiles in the short hallway. “Caro,” he stepped into the room, slightly hunched to avoid the low ceiling. She went over to him as the housekeeper disappeared and enveloped him, her arms about his neck, then kissed his cheek. “I am pleased to see you.” “I was here on business, so I thought I would call.”“Well, you are very welcome. Sit down. You may tell me all the gossip. ...How is George? How is Iris? Beth, would you bring us tea? Will you stay for tea, Drew? I believe Beth has recently made some ginger cake, certainly the whole cottage smells of it.”He smiled as he took a seat and removed his gloves. He must have left his hat in the hall, as he could not have entered wearing it. “George is his normal rascal self, and Iris is getting stronger on her legs. I am convinced she will walk when she will be barely one.” “Well, she is your child. She must have acquired your determination.”“Perhaps.MoreLess
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