Goddess Of The Green Room: (Georgian Series) - Plot & Excerpts
I have to marry. It is the condition they demand if my creditors are to be satisfied.’‘How much do you owe?’ asked William.The Prince waved his hand. ‘My dear William, I never keep account of figures. They bore me. Suffice it to say that I owe such a sum that these tiresome people will wait no longer for the settlement of their accounts and refuse to supply me and moreover will take action against me. What can I do? I have an intimation from our father of what is expected of me.’‘Marriage?’ asked William.‘You say it complacently. Oh, I am not surprised. You have made a very comfortable home for yourself with our dearest Dora. How fortunate you are!’‘I always thought that you and Maria…’‘Yes, yes. I was happy for a while. But Maria has the most devilish temper, you know. I did not want to leave her. It was she who made the decision. I have always regretted it. But I could not be… commanded. You understand?’William understood perfectly.‘My dear Dora,’ said the Prince, ‘I am going to ask you to sing for me presently.
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