Claudia was not surprised to see that her mama was not up yet; she knew her to be a late sleeper. Nor was she surprised to see Jonathon awake and dressed in his scarlet regimentals, the buttons gleaming. What did offer her not only a surprise but a severe shock was to observe him bending over backwards to make himself pleasing to Luane, who fought off his every advance with an irate retort."I have been giving a good deal of thought to you,” he attempted coyly to Miss Beresford. “Some arrangement must be made for your welfare now that your aunt is gone, poor old girl.""Sir Hillary is my guardian,” Loo replied. "He will look after me.""Yes, but you cannot go to a bachelor's house. Not the thing. I have something else to suggest.” Luane didn't even bother to ask what, but Claudia was so curious she asked the question. “Why, to be sure, she must stay on here. I'll speak to Miss Bliss, and I'm sure she'll agree to chaperone you."This is a bachelor's establishment, too,” Luane pointed out."No such a thing!
