A mixture of expressions appeared on the faces of those present, predominantly being ones of disappointment. Cedric had clearly hoped it would be Lavinia, while Felix was eager to discover how Jemima was bearing up. Only the count looked indifferent on finding that it was Vera who entered the room. It was not lost on Rose that Vera came in tentatively, as if she were unsure of her welcome. She first looked anxiously at Rose and then scoured the room for Theo, who she did not see at first, seated as he was with his back to her. On locating him, she made to go towards him but Rose, who had anticipated such an eventuality, sprang forward and caught her by the arm before she had moved more than a couple of steps. ‘Vera, I wouldn’t,’ Rose said gently, ‘really I wouldn’t. I daresay it hurts damnably my saying so, but Theo is pretty shaken up by Emmeline’s death. I know it’s jolly rotten for you, but I think you need to leave him alone for a while.’ Vera looked about to protest, but Rose had no intention of loosening her grip on her arm.
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