Dilly Court [2021] The Reluctant Heiress by Dilly Court

Author:Dilly Court
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2020-12-22T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Kate came to a sudden halt. ‘Perry! What are you doing here?’

He dismounted, looping the reins over the horse’s head. ‘I came to see how you and Ivy were settling in, and to make sure you wanted for nothing. I feel I haven’t done enough for either of you, especially my cousin’s children.’

‘You needn’t worry about them. Ivy seems happy enough and she gets on well with Mrs Boggis, the housekeeper. The children are having a wonderful time and they have roses in their cheeks, even after such a short time.’

‘I’m delighted to hear it. Is there anywhere I can leave Tarquin?’

‘Yes, the stables are at the far end of the house. I’ll show you.’ Kate fell into step beside him. ‘Goodfellow is still here, but Lady Lyndon sent Warrender back to Finsbury Circus. Goodfellow will look after your horse.’ She shot him a curious glance. ‘How did you find us? No one was supposed to know where we’d gone.’

‘Harry told me where to find you. Only a few people know about this country estate.’

‘You knew his true identity all along?’

‘I wouldn’t take on a client without going into their background, Kate.’

They came to a halt outside the stables, and Goodfellow emerged from the coach house.

‘Look after my horse, if you please, Goodfellow,’ Perry said, handing him the reins. ‘I’ll stay long enough to give him a rest before returning to London.’

‘Aye, sir. Your horse will be all right with me.’ Goodfellow led Tarquin into the stable.

Kate started off in the direction of the house. ‘You’re welcome to stay for the night, Perry. I’m sure we have room for one more, and you might be able to bridge the gap between Mama and Lady Lyndon.’

He eyed her curiously. ‘They don’t get on well?’

‘You could say that, although I’m afraid it’s my mother who’s at fault. She simply refuses to have anything to do with Lady Lyndon or Annie, and having Ivy’s children in the house isn’t helping.’

He chuckled. ‘I’m not sure I can do anything, but I’m willing to try.’

‘Have you met Harry’s mother?’

‘No, I haven’t.’

‘She’s a delightful lady.’ Kate came to a halt on the terrace at the back of the house. She perched on the balustrade where the twins had abandoned their attempts at making daisy chains. ‘Before we go indoors and I make the necessary introductions, please tell me why you came here today. What did Harry say to you?’

Perry stood with his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed into the distance. ‘This is a splendid old house. I’d take bets on the fact that you’re planning improvements both inside and outside.’

‘Don’t change the subject, Perry. The house doesn’t belong to me, although I do hate to see the garden in such a state, but we’ll only be here for a short time. Please answer my question – what did Harry say?’

‘He wants you to remain here for an indefinite period. I can’t say more than that because I’m not party to his dealings with the Metropolitan Police.

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