He watched her remove her hat and gloves, walk into the hall and put them away in the cupboard. She returned, sat on the edge of the chair opposite his and stared into the empty fireplace. Disturbed by her silence, he asked her a question he already knew the answer to, because he had seen her enter Gwilym James from his office window. ‘You saw Joseph Evans?’ ‘I returned his ring, and told him that I couldn’t see him alone again. I also said that I was going to manage your shop for you and,’ she raised her chin defiantly, ‘that I am your mistress.’ Shocked, he said, ‘I know we may not succeed in keeping the rumours at bay, but is he likely to tell anyone?’ ‘After this afternoon I doubt that Joey will want to mention my name to anyone ever again.’ She looked so crushed and devastated that he longed to gather her into his arms and offer her comfort, but he sensed it was too soon. ‘I’m sorry; it must have been difficult for you.’ She continued to stare at the vase of dried flowers that filled the grate.
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