The Spanish Uncle by Jane Corrie

Author:Jane Corrie [Corrie, Jane]
Language: nld
Format: epub
Tags: General, Fiction
ISBN: 9780745193601
Publisher: Chivers Press
Published: 2011-04-10T11:47:48+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

IT was a wonder that Mary's legs continued to support her, and she vaguely wondered why she did not just sink to the ground in a dead faint as her Victorian counterparts were said to have done with surprising ease, for far less reason.

There was no such merciful release for her, and she took the silence that followed this mindboggling suggestion as distinct proof that she was not the only one suffering from shock!

When Rafael did answer it was obvious by his carefully phrased words that he was of the opinion that his ignore father had taken leave of his senses. 'I would prefer to

such a ridiculous suggestion,' he said curtly. 'It is not necessary. You have the boy, and even,' he added furiously, `if there were a good reason for such an alliance, I can assure you, Father, that I would seek other methods of keeping Enrique here where he 'belongs.'

'I do not understand your vehemence,' said Don Emilio with a weary note in his voice. 'Or what you can possibly hold against Mary. I find her to be a quiet, well brought up young woman. You can do worse, my son. Oh, I'm not suggesting a passionate alliance. That perhaps may come in time, but Enrique must bear the Alvarados name. It is imperative!' This was said with as much vehemence as Rafael had used in reply to his father.

If that is all that is worrying you, then arrangements

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