‘Make up your mind as to where your future lies – with me or him.’ Sarah sat in the living room of her father’s house. It was early evening and an open fire threw off a soft orange glow. ‘I’m not sure how I feel,’ she said softly. ‘David only has two days left of his leave, and it is my duty to show him support.’ ‘Show support!’ Charles exploded, pacing the room in front of her. ‘You call that showing support the other night at the party?’ ‘I don’t know what my brother told you,’ Sarah said coolly, ‘but nothing unseemly happened in the garden, it was no more than the fond expression of cousins.’ Charles shook his head. ‘So what do you plan next?’ ‘David finishes his leave and I have not seen him since the party,’ she replied. ‘I doubt that I will, as he has been out of contact.’ ‘So, you have attempted to contact him,’ Charles growled. ‘To arrange another fond meeting between cousins?’ Sarah turned away and stared at the flickering flames.
