Storm in a Rain Barrel by Anne Mather

Author:Anne Mather [Mather, Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Romance
ISBN: 9780373150137
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1981-11-15T17:37:45+00:00

Domine frowned. 'Is it? Oh! I didn't know.' She swept back the fringe from her brow. 'Do you think James will need to go back for that?' His name came naturally to her and she didn't attempt to retract it.

Vincent frowned. 'Well, I would think so. It's usual for last-minute directing and so on.'

Domine's heart fluttered a little. 'I see. I shall be sorry to go.'

And yet would she? she thought with candour. Yorkshire appealed to her most strongly because she had found a home here, but without James Mannering the home would be incomplete even if his remarks to her were few and far between. He was there - and that was the important thing.

Suddenly and almost simultaneously, they heard the sound of horse's hooves and Domine shaded her eyes to see who was approaching them. When she recognized her guardian, the fluttering in her breast increased uncomfortably. He was scowling when he reached them, and he sat astride the black hunter regarding them sourly.

'So this is where you've got to,' he said, addressing Domine, harshly.

'Melanie told me you were out alone.'

'I am - at least, I was,' Domine amended hastily. 'Mr. Morley just encountered me a few minutes ago.'

'Indeed?' James looked dourly at Vincent. 'I didn't know you rode out here in the mornings.'

'I don't very often,' replied Vincent calmly. 'It was by sheer chance I came up on Miss Grainger.'

James considered this and then said: 'Are you ready to ride back, Domine?'

in a cold tone.

Domine gathered the mare's reins, stepping on the stub of her cigarette. 'Yes, I'm ready,' she agreed, climbing into the saddle.

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