JORDAN Nicole - The Courtship Wars 2 To Bed a Beauty by To Bed a Beauty

Author:To Bed a Beauty
Language: eng
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“Why did you think him to be a footman?” Drew asked as they drove.

Her brow furrowed. “I just assumed so because he was dressed in livery.”

Drew shook his head. “He wore a different color livery than the Freemantle servants. His coat was dark blue with gold trim. Her ladyship’s colors are burgundy and silver.”

“I didn’t think of that,” she said.

“So why was he in disguise?”

“I’m not certain. Perhaps he thought he could more easily sneak into the house if he could be mistaken for a servant.”

“But why take such a risk?”

“Because,” Roslyn mused aloud, “Winifred was too well guarded after last night’s ball?”

“I suppose that’s possible,” Drew conceded.

“He must have wanted her brooch. He didn’t seem interested in her diamonds this time, just like the last.”

“What the devil is so special about that brooch?”

“I have no idea,” she answered. “Its value is mostly sentimental since it contains a portrait of Winifred’s late husband inside. But I wouldn’t think Sir Rupert’s likeness would be of any interest to anyone but her.”

“Was the brooch in her jewel case?”

“No. After the holdup, she decided to keep it in a safer place, thank heavens. She would be devastated if it were stolen.”

“You realize that searching the village will likely be futile? I doubt he will have let himself be seen there—or anywhere else near here for that matter. Not with every farmer and tradesman in the district on the lookout for him.”

“I know, but I must dosomething .”

“What you should do,” Drew muttered under his breath, “is allow me to take you home.”

“Don’t you want to catch him?”

“Of course. But I dislike the way you keep putting yourself in dangerous, possibly life-threatening situations.”

Roslyn turned her head to stare at him. “You can’t honestly fault me for trying to prevent him from stealing my friend’s prize possession?”

“In fact I do. I admire your determination, but you could have been seriously hurt just now, not to mention that you could have lamed my horses.”

“I’m sorry, but I was desperate.”

“Have you ever even driven a pair before?”

“No,” Roslyn replied a trifle guiltily, “but I am quite proficient at driving one horse since I take out our gig frequently.”

“It isn’t the same thing. I shall have to teach you how to handle a pair.”

“No, you will not! I have had more than enough lessons from you, your grace, thank you all the same.”

“Stop addressing me as ‘your grace’ in that stately tone. We have gone far beyond such formalities. My name is Drew.”

“I know what your name is. But that doesn’t mean I care to use it.”

“Why not?”

“It would signify too much intimacy between us.”

He didn’t point out that they had already been a great deal more intimate than merely using their given names, since he didn’t wish to remind Roslyn of their acrimonious parting last evening. Instead, Drew cast her a sideways glance, surveying her. She had to be chilled. Her afternoon dress of gray twilled silk was not meant to withstand a windy drive on such a stormy day.

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