Whom the Gods Love
“"Please sit down," said Julian."No, thank you, sir, I'd rather stand.""As you wish. You've been in service with Mrs. Falkland's family for some years?""Yes, sir. I was taken on as nursemaid after Mr. Talmadge—Mr. Eugene's father—died. My mistress was seven, and Mr. Eugene was three.""At that time the family lived at Mrs. Falkland's estate in Dorset?""Yes, sir.""Your speech suggests you're from Dorset, or somewhere close by.""Yes, sir. I come from Sherborne.""I don't suppose you've ever met a Mr.... or Mrs. Brown—former tenants on Mrs. Falkland's estate?""Not so as I can recall, sir."Julian nodded. He did not believe anyone had met, or ever would meet, the Browns. "You've known Mrs. Falkland longer than anyone I've talked to so far, except Eugene. She seems to be in great torment. Have you any idea why?""She was very devoted to Mr. Falkland, sir. That would account for it, to my mind.""That would account for her grief. But I believe she suffers from something more—something that gnaws at her from within, like jealousy or guilt.""I wouldn't know anything about that, sir."He smiled and asked frankly, "Tell me, after this interview, shall you repeat everything I've said to your mistress?""That depends, sir.MoreLess
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