The Eden passion by Harris Marilyn 1931-

Author:Harris, Marilyn, 1931-
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Eden family (Fictitious characters), Aunts, Nephews
Publisher: New York : Putnam
Published: 1979-09-18T04:00:00+00:00

one last question. "If you feel this . . . strongly, John, why did you agree to go? You're a free agent. It's your right to say no."

For a moment he did not speak. Then all he said was, "I had no choice. In effect he called me a coward. Now I must go and find out if he's right."

From the look on John's face, it was clear that nothing Willmot said could dissuade him from his fears. Apparently he would have to play out the whole ridiculous melodrama, up to and including a "soldier's good-bye."

As John started away, Willmot called after him. "If you insist, let me save you a trip. You won't find Elizabeth in Bermondsey."

John looked back. "I. . . don't understand."

"She's moved."

"Where?"

"If you like, I'll take you there."

Slowly John returned. "How do you know?"

Embarrassed, Willmot shrugged again. "Habit." He smiled. "Since your father's death, I've felt. . . responsible."

Still John stood, his eyes fixed upon Willmot. "Do you love her?"

Willmot had not been expecting so direct a question.

"You do, don't you?"

"I did once." Willmot nodded.

"Is she still. . . ?"

"Oh, indeed, very much so. A peer it was, or so I heard, that purchased her new lodgings for her."

John stared downward at the pavement. "Show me where she is, Willmot."

Resignedly Willmot drew a deep breath. What was the point? She was lost to both of them. With a sense of futility he increased his pace, determinedly leading the way. The sooner they arrived, the sooner they could depart.

About twenty minutes later, the hulking facade of the Admiralty came into view. And beyond that, the Horse Guards, and beyond that the Government Offices. Without breaking speed, he turned into St. George Street, a respectable street inhabited by successful surgeons, a few members of Parliament, and at number seven, Elizabeth.

Not until he'd crossed the narrow street and taken refuge in the shadows near a black iron fence did he look back at John and see the puzzle in that face as he took in the quiet lane and its unspoken wealth and respectability.

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