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. Perhaps you remember it from the misunderstanding I had withyour mayor a few weeks ago, Christopher suggested.Lord Talbot looked at him curiously. So you're the one whodueled with Farrell, eh? Well, I can't hold that against you.Thatyoung whelp brews trouble wherever he goes. Mr.Seton is here in Mawbry on business, Allan stated. Hemight be interested in acquiring a country estate close by. Lord Talbot chuckled."Then I wish you good fortune, sir.'Tis agreat undertaking to establish lands and tenants, but in the longrun it does have its rewards if you manage to accumulate thedesired power.One must have wealth, however, to proceed. Christopher met the man's deliberate stare. I was wonderingabout Saxton Hall. Oh, you don't want that place, Claudia advised sweetly. 'Tishalf burned and full of ghosts.Why, anyone around here can tellyou the place has been plagued by disasters. I really can't imagine the possibility of a foreigner acquiringeither the lands or the hall. Lord Talbot perused the Yankeespeculatively. Are you a man of occupation, or a gentleman ofleisure? Actually I'm a little of both. Christopher flashed white teeth ina quick grin. I own several vessels that trade in ports around theworld, but I'm also very much a man of leisure. Claudia's dark eyes took on a new gleam. You must be veryrich. Christopher shrugged casually. I manage a few creaturecomforts. Saxton Hall would be a worthy estate with its holdings of lands,but I'm afraid it's not available. Lord Talbot gave him a briefsmile. If it were, I would have had it myself some time ago. Papa, you'd own all of England if the King would let you, Claudia teased, patting his arm.His lordship turned a rueful smile on her. I need it to keep youin the finery you demand." Claudia giggled. Which reminds me, Papa.I promised thedressmaker that I would come by to select material for a newgown.Since you have business with the mayor, I shall have tofind my own escort. The corners of her lips lifted impishly as shemet Christopher's gaze. Can I be so bold as to ask you toaccompany me, Mr.Seton? Claudia! Her father spoke in shocked reproof. You just metthe man! Papa, all the eligible young men around here are frightened todeath of you, Claudia protested as if it were an old argument. IfI don't take the initiative, I'll die an old spinster. Christopher's lips twitched in amusement as he glanced at herfather.The man seemed appalled by his daughter's gall. Withyour permission, sir. Lord Talbot reluctantly nodded his head, and a chuckle camefrom Allan as Christopher decorously presented his arm.With aself-satisfied nod, Claudia took it and strolled along beside him,holding her head high in triumph.With this man as her escort, shewould once again enjoy the envy of every woman in Mawbry.When she noticed a lone feminine figure standing at an upperwindow of the mayor's cottage, she experienced a special thrill atbeing spied upon by that one.Claudia loathed the comparisonsthat were constantly made between the two of them and that lefther the one wanting in regard to beauty.Indeed, she felt adelicious glee whenever anyone spoke of the sorry suitors themayor had enticed to his daughter.Claudia's fondest wish was tosee the other woman bound in wedlock to a horrible beast of aman." 'Twould seem that Claudia has found another one to occupyher for a spell, Allan observed with humor.Lord Talbot groaned in mock pain. I almost find myself wishingher mother might have survived a few years longer.Consideringthat nagging carp, you know my desperation. The sheriff laughed and jerked his head toward the mayor'scottage. Claudia said you have business with Avery.Shall Iaccompany you? Lord Talbot declined. Nay.This matter is of a personal nature. He gestured toward the departing couple. What you may do forme is to keep an eye on that brazen twit.I don't relish the idea ofhaving a Yankee as kin. Allan smiled. I shall try my best, my lord. Then I'll leave you to be about it. Lord Talbot strode purposefully to the mayor's cottage andrapped on the door with the silver head of his ornate walkingstick.His knock was not answered immediately, and he wasbeginning to wonder if it would be, when the portal was opened acrack.Erienne peered through the opening and might have beenrelieved to find it was not Silas Chambers if his lordship had beenmore to her liking.He was not.Lord Talbot pushed the door wider with his cane, forcingErienne to retreat a step. Don't peek at me through cracks, Erienne. He smiledappreciatively as his eyes roamed freely over her. I like to seepeople when I talk to them.Is your father home?"Confused and suddenly nervous, Erienne bobbed a quick curtsyand hastily replied, Oh, no, sir [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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. Perhaps you remember it from the misunderstanding I had withyour mayor a few weeks ago, Christopher suggested.Lord Talbot looked at him curiously. So you're the one whodueled with Farrell, eh? Well, I can't hold that against you.Thatyoung whelp brews trouble wherever he goes. Mr.Seton is here in Mawbry on business, Allan stated. Hemight be interested in acquiring a country estate close by. Lord Talbot chuckled."Then I wish you good fortune, sir.'Tis agreat undertaking to establish lands and tenants, but in the longrun it does have its rewards if you manage to accumulate thedesired power.One must have wealth, however, to proceed. Christopher met the man's deliberate stare. I was wonderingabout Saxton Hall. Oh, you don't want that place, Claudia advised sweetly. 'Tishalf burned and full of ghosts.Why, anyone around here can tellyou the place has been plagued by disasters. I really can't imagine the possibility of a foreigner acquiringeither the lands or the hall. Lord Talbot perused the Yankeespeculatively. Are you a man of occupation, or a gentleman ofleisure? Actually I'm a little of both. Christopher flashed white teeth ina quick grin. I own several vessels that trade in ports around theworld, but I'm also very much a man of leisure. Claudia's dark eyes took on a new gleam. You must be veryrich. Christopher shrugged casually. I manage a few creaturecomforts. Saxton Hall would be a worthy estate with its holdings of lands,but I'm afraid it's not available. Lord Talbot gave him a briefsmile. If it were, I would have had it myself some time ago. Papa, you'd own all of England if the King would let you, Claudia teased, patting his arm.His lordship turned a rueful smile on her. I need it to keep youin the finery you demand." Claudia giggled. Which reminds me, Papa.I promised thedressmaker that I would come by to select material for a newgown.Since you have business with the mayor, I shall have tofind my own escort. The corners of her lips lifted impishly as shemet Christopher's gaze. Can I be so bold as to ask you toaccompany me, Mr.Seton? Claudia! Her father spoke in shocked reproof. You just metthe man! Papa, all the eligible young men around here are frightened todeath of you, Claudia protested as if it were an old argument. IfI don't take the initiative, I'll die an old spinster. Christopher's lips twitched in amusement as he glanced at herfather.The man seemed appalled by his daughter's gall. Withyour permission, sir. Lord Talbot reluctantly nodded his head, and a chuckle camefrom Allan as Christopher decorously presented his arm.With aself-satisfied nod, Claudia took it and strolled along beside him,holding her head high in triumph.With this man as her escort, shewould once again enjoy the envy of every woman in Mawbry.When she noticed a lone feminine figure standing at an upperwindow of the mayor's cottage, she experienced a special thrill atbeing spied upon by that one.Claudia loathed the comparisonsthat were constantly made between the two of them and that lefther the one wanting in regard to beauty.Indeed, she felt adelicious glee whenever anyone spoke of the sorry suitors themayor had enticed to his daughter.Claudia's fondest wish was tosee the other woman bound in wedlock to a horrible beast of aman." 'Twould seem that Claudia has found another one to occupyher for a spell, Allan observed with humor.Lord Talbot groaned in mock pain. I almost find myself wishingher mother might have survived a few years longer.Consideringthat nagging carp, you know my desperation. The sheriff laughed and jerked his head toward the mayor'scottage. Claudia said you have business with Avery.Shall Iaccompany you? Lord Talbot declined. Nay.This matter is of a personal nature. He gestured toward the departing couple. What you may do forme is to keep an eye on that brazen twit.I don't relish the idea ofhaving a Yankee as kin. Allan smiled. I shall try my best, my lord. Then I'll leave you to be about it. Lord Talbot strode purposefully to the mayor's cottage andrapped on the door with the silver head of his ornate walkingstick.His knock was not answered immediately, and he wasbeginning to wonder if it would be, when the portal was opened acrack.Erienne peered through the opening and might have beenrelieved to find it was not Silas Chambers if his lordship had beenmore to her liking.He was not.Lord Talbot pushed the door wider with his cane, forcingErienne to retreat a step. Don't peek at me through cracks, Erienne. He smiledappreciatively as his eyes roamed freely over her. I like to seepeople when I talk to them.Is your father home?"Confused and suddenly nervous, Erienne bobbed a quick curtsyand hastily replied, Oh, no, sir [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]