He had too quickly grown accustomed to the services of a valet, a result of his own expensive upbringing, he realized. He trusted Marian's taste didn't tend to be as expensive as his own or between them they would be in dire trouble. That was a ridiculous thing to think, and showed the unstable state of his mind. He wished he had a well-furnished town house, an elegant carriage, and an unlimited budget for fancy gowns for her, but he knew only too well the limits of his means. Had this been a love match, he might have been more comfortable with his limits. As it was, he feared he would be a dreadful disappointment to a woman who had hoped to marry money. This train of thought led back to the blasted necklace. He had agreed to settle a comfortable allowance on Marian for her own use, but the amount would be much more comfortable should the necklace be found and sold. He had no objections to that if the necklace rightfully belonged to her. The damned marquess could obtain his funds elsewhere.
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