However, the sisters had little interest in the delights of the circulating library, and none at all in the bank, so in the end the main topic of conversation was Mr Burford. “How astonishing that you should happen to meet just at that moment,” Hope said. “I am never so lu...
Amy whispered. “And yet I must. He will marry Connie, and I shall be happy for them both.” Belle held her tight, rocking her gently. “Hush, hush. Crying never made anything better. There, now, you must not take on so. You knew all this, and nothing has changed.” &nbs...
“You may name the hour that pleases you the most, Miss Allamont, and I shall bring Mrs March, so everything will be right.” He grimaced when she told him that she preferred noon. “Well, I am not accustomed to such an early start to the day, but your...
