Sylvia Andrew by Lord Calthorpes Promise

Author:Lord Calthorpes Promise
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Adam kept Katharine entertained with his tales of life with Tom for a good half-hour, and then escorted her over to his mother. They were introduced in their turn to Lord Balmenny. After a few minutes’ conversation, Julia once again took Adam off to introduce him to some of her friends, and Katharine was left with Julia’s husband. Lady Redshaw and Mrs Calthorpe were deep in conversation a little distance away.

‘You a friend of Calthorpe’s, Miss Payne?’ asked Viscount Balmenny, his eyes on the figures circling the floor.

‘My brother was, sir. I would say that I am rather a friend of Lord Calthorpe’s mother.’

‘That’s not what I hear,’ said the Viscount, turning to look at her. His eye closed in a wink. ‘Still, if that’s the story you want to spread, I shan’t interfere. As long as m’wife knows the truth.’

‘I’m not sure what you mean, Lord Balmenny,’ faltered Katharine.

‘Don’t suppose y’do. Y’needn’t concern y’self about it.’ He turned back to the table and poured himself a glass of wine. ‘I’ll drink to your success and happiness, Miss Payne. Success and happiness.’ He drank deep, then called to one of the waiters. ‘You! Fellow! Give the lady a glass of champagne.’

‘I don’t think—’

‘Yes, y’do, Miss Payne. How else can y’drink to my happiness?’ He spoke in an ironic tone, but there was more than a touch of pain in his eyes. Katharine found that she liked Julia’s husband.

‘I’ll do that with pleasure,’ she said.

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