As they climbed down from the curricle Hastings looked about him approvingly and said, “So the girl does not come penniless by the looks of this place. Has she any sisters?”“Both married,” Jeremy said witheringly, “and sharp-tongued into the bargain.”“Just as well,” Hastings said philosophically. “Someone must maintain the torch of bachelorhood, but rest assured I shall lend you support at your wedding.”“How kind of you,” Jeremy retorted with spirit. “But have a care or I’ll take my revenge by finding you a wife as well. Aye, and betroth you to her before you or she knows what you are about.”“Just knock at the door,” Edward said derisively. Jeremy did so and they were admitted by Bailey. He, however, was unaware that Emmaline had taken refuge with her thoughts in the garden and it took Jeremy some while to find her. Indeed, his temper was more than a little frayed by the time he and Hastings tracked her down by the roses.Emmaline had tried desperately to stifle her unease, but when she saw Jeremy arrive with a stranger, she knew it was no use.
What do You think about The Counterfeit Betrothal?
