Wanted: One Scoundrel
“She was used to tall men. Her father and uncle, for instance. And she was tall, herself. But Mr. Reeve overwhelmed her.
It’s his charm, she decided. Laughter lurked in his eyes, as well as admiration. He’s probably a terrible flirt.
Yet she was glad she wore her newest wool gown, sewn by Jane Bryant according to the latest fashion journals. It was subtly flattering, although the high-boned collar and military cut re-enforced her desired air of no-nonsense. Mr. Reeve would work for her. She had ...to treat him politely, but not intimately. She withdrew her gloved hand.
“Thank you. I’m sure we’ll work well together. I’ll give you the details of the party’s political platform at the house.” Away from the close confines of the cabin. She stepped around him and opened the door. “Pete?”
She halted before she stumbled over the cabin boy lurking in the passageway. She could all but see his large ears straining to hear. His freckled face reddened and she refrained from calling him on his curiosity.MoreLess
It’s his charm, she decided. Laughter lurked in his eyes, as well as admiration. He’s probably a terrible flirt.
Yet she was glad she wore her newest wool gown, sewn by Jane Bryant according to the latest fashion journals. It was subtly flattering, although the high-boned collar and military cut re-enforced her desired air of no-nonsense. Mr. Reeve would work for her. She had ...to treat him politely, but not intimately. She withdrew her gloved hand.
“Thank you. I’m sure we’ll work well together. I’ll give you the details of the party’s political platform at the house.” Away from the close confines of the cabin. She stepped around him and opened the door. “Pete?”
She halted before she stumbled over the cabin boy lurking in the passageway. She could all but see his large ears straining to hear. His freckled face reddened and she refrained from calling him on his curiosity.MoreLess
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