HighlandRogue,LondonMiss by Highland Rogue London Miss

Author:Highland Rogue, London Miss
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-02-01T14:36:26+00:00

As soon as they were gone, Esme sank onto the sofa, not at all pleased with what she had just witnessed. “If Catriona trusts Mr. McHeath as she apparently does, why did she bother to write to Jamie and ask for his help? And if she doesn’t trust him, why didn’t she let us go home with her? This would have been an excellent opportunity to learn something of the earl’s business dealings, and to observe his relationship with Mr. McHeath. We might have been able to determine once and for all if his solicitor is acting improperly.”

MacLachlann strolled toward one of the watercolors of a landscape of the Highlands with some ruins in the foreground, then turned to address her. “As you say, it would have aided our investigation, but it was better that she didn’t accept our offers. It would have been too unusual if she preferred our assistance when her solicitor was immediately available. We are, after all, supposed to be new acquaintances. It looks odd enough that she came here as she did.”

Esme had to admit that might be so, and she did—silently. “Is that why you didn’t ask him to leave the room when she arrived?”

“I thought it would make him wonder about our association with Lady Catriona if I ordered him to leave.” He tilted his head as he studied her. “Do you think he’s trustworthy?”

“I was beginning to think so, but I’m not certain.”

“Good,” he muttered as he started for the door.

He was leaving again, just like that? “Wait!”

He turned back and regarded her expectantly.

“Where are you going?”

“To try to learn more about Mr. McHeath.” He raised an interrogative brow. “What do you intend to do today? Read some more law books? I hope you’ll light the lamps.”

At least he wasn’t going back to London.

“I’m going to write another letter to Jamie about this latest development, then I believe I’ll pay a call on Lady Elvira.”

MacLachlann frowned. “All you’ll get out of her is the worst sort of gossip.”

“As you discovered at your club and wherever else you’ve been, gossip can be an excellent source of information. I certainly have no intention of sitting here all day.”

“That would be the safest course and the one least likely to raise anyone’s suspicions. I also think it wouldn’t be wise to write to your brother every day, not unless you want the servants to think you’re engaged in an illicit affair.”

Unfortunately, he had a point. “Very well. But then you should write to him.”

“I will when I return.”

“We’re invited to a ball at Lady Marchmont’s tonight,” she informed him. “She apologizes for the lack of notice, but since we only just arrived…” She fell silent for a moment, then spoke with more determination. “We ought to go.”

“Absolutely. Augustus would. Indeed, I look forward to it, my little plum cake,” he replied before he strolled out the door.

Leaving her alone.

Again.

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