The Dastardly Duke by Eileen Putman

Author:Eileen Putman [Putman, Eileen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“Rose might have lived if she had not been dosed with such a free hand,” Hannah said grimly.

“Now, Hannah”—Reverend McGougal shook his head in reproach—“such criticism is unworthy of you. Look at what we did for you. You are living in a duke’s house, by all appearances a respectable young lady. How can you doubt our success?”

Hannah stilled. “What do you mean, sir, ‘by all appearances’?”

A knowing smile wafted over his pallid features. “Come, dear. The duke does not seem possessed of infinite patience. I saw the way he looked at you. If you are not his mistress by now, I would be shocked to the tips of my toes.”

“Reverend!” Hannah gasped. “How could you think such a thing?”

“There is no need to put on airs here, my girl,” he replied. “I know what you are—remember? To be sure, you always were one of the clean ones.”

Hannah stared in disbelief, but he merely smiled. “I know what you are about. You want to play the lady, to leave us behind. Oh, you have brought all those gowns and blankets from the grand household, but the day will come when you will no longer think of us. You have found your fortune, and you will make the best of it. That bit of defiance you showed him in my office was quite effective.”

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