Match For Melissa by Kirkwood Kathryn

Author:Kirkwood, Kathryn [Kirkwood, Kathryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-4201-2451-4
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Published: 1998-01-28T16:00:00+00:00

“You say that her fever has gone?” The duke frowned slightly as his gentleman’s gentleman finished tying his neck cloth in a perfect waterfall. “How can this be? Harley has reported that he was unable to locate my physician.”

“It is Lissa’s doing, your grace. The medicinal tea she made for Mrs. Parker has done wonders for her condition.”

Robert raised his eyebrows at the smile that spread over his valet’s customarily staid countenance. It seemed that Lissa had made another conquest among the members of his staff. “And the preparations are proceeding without Mrs. Parker?”

“Yes, your grace. Lissa has taken charge.”

“Then all will be well.” Robert answered his valet’s smile with one of his own as he was helped into his coat. “I shall remain at home today. Inform me at once if any problems arise and I shall deal with them personally.”

“Yes, your grace. If you have no further need of my services, I shall place myself at Lissa’s disposal.”

“An excellent suggestion. Please convey my appreciation to Lissa and inform her that I am available should she need me.”

An amused chuckle escaped Robert’s throat as his gentleman’s gentleman quit the room. His valet had certainly never offered to assist a member of the household staff before, but he seemed more than eager to do Lissa’s bidding. In the past sennight, Lissa had charmed his staff, from the lowest scullery maid to the most elevated retainers who had been in his father’s employ. Robert wasn’t certain how she had accomplished this feat, but he was extremely grateful that Lady Harrington had seen fit to send her to Oakwood House.

As Robert traversed the hall and opened the door to the chamber he had refurbished for his private sitting room, he wore a broad smile. The knowledge that Lissa was in his home, organizing his servants and overseeing the preparations for the elaborate dinner party that he would host tonight, made him feel content. She was undoubtedly the most capable young woman he had ever had occasion to meet, and though she was a servant, he regarded her as an equal. It was a strange turn of affairs that would be certain to send his mother into the boughs if she caught wind of it. That the young Duke of Oakwood should enjoy such an informal relationship with a mere servant would set tongues wagging in the best of households. Indeed it was scandalous, and the duke’s grin widened as he considered dropping a hint of his warm feelings for Lady Harrington’s servant. He would not care a whit if his friendship with Lissa became the topic of the latest on-dit, but his action could do the dear girl a great disservice. It might also serve to embarrass Regina and that was certainly not his intention. He would be wise to keep his emotions close to his chest and not divulge them to a soul. But how tempting it was to consider making a clean breast of his fascination with Lissa and let the matter end as it would.

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