Alexander heard a familiar "yip" as he was spotted by Miss Farnham's little dog, straining at its leash to reach him. Recalled to his duty at the sight of his charge deep in conversation with Mr. Carr, Alexander walked over to where the couple chatted at the starboard rail. &nbs...
"How can I refuse to teach two of my best pupils?" Lydia smiled at the child. After breakfast Mattie took Jolly out for exercise and to take care of his needs, and Lydia enjoyed a second cup of coffee. Robert was gone that morning, off early with Fuller riding outlying areas of the estate to let ...
"Does everyone know?" "Based on tonight's events, I expect Captain Fletcher does not know." "Are you going to tell him?" "I don't see why I would. It's none of my affair. Davy Fletcher paid me for you to stay the night and receive some entertainment and an education. He did not pay me for informa...