An Innocent Debutante in Hanover Square by Anne Herries

Author:Anne Herries [Herries, Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
ISBN: 9781459209510
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2009-01-02T07:00:00+00:00

Miss Marshall was waiting when they arrived at the gallery. Her mother accompanied her, but there was no sign of her brother.

‘Paul had another engagement,’ she said. ‘He says he has danced attendance on me long enough and has only a few days before he must leave for his regiment. They are based near Lyme Regis at the moment, but he expects a posting to India quite soon.’

‘Oh, I did not know that.’ Helene looked at the other girl as Emily fell into step with Lady Marshall. ‘Does Captain Marshall mean to make a career in the army? I thought perhaps he might give up the life in time to help your father manage the estate.’

‘Paul is my younger brother,’ Miss Marshall told her. ‘I have two older brothers, Helene. He has a small estate of his own, but employs an agent. He says that he shall stay in the army for some years to come…though he did think he might give it up soon. However, he has changed his mind.’ Her look was a little accusing and Helene felt that she was being blamed for his decision.

‘I think if I were a man, I should choose to remain in the army. It must be exciting to travel to foreign lands.’

‘Do you think so? I should not care for it,’ Miss Marshall said. ‘Oh, do look at this landscape. It is rather fine, is it not?’

Their conversation was concentrated on the pictures for some minutes after that, and when they parted company Miss Marshall seemed to have recovered her usual good humour. She kissed Helene on both cheeks and said that she looked forward to seeing her very soon.

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