And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander

Author:Tasha Alexander
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Fiction.Historical, fiction, Mystery
ISBN: 9780061148446
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing
Published: 2005-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“Ah, the pleasures of the common man,” I teased. “Thank goodness you have no hereditary title to worry you.”

“Yes, I have been spared that burden,” he said. “I need only be concerned about the estate and fortune.” We both laughed.

“What is your work, Colin? I can’t remember that Philip ever told me.”

“He probably had more interesting stories with which to regale you. He was, after all, trying to impress you.”

“I wouldn’t have thought that a man of your station would work. What do you do?”

“Nothing of significance,” he said, running his hand through his hair. “Merely a bit of politics. Terribly boring.”

“Why does politics bring you abroad so often?” I asked.

“You are full of questions today, aren’t you? I shall put a stop to them by revealing to you the other present I have for you.”

“What is it?” I asked, full of curiosity.

“I’ve ordered a case of ’87 port to be laid down for you—the Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee vintage. Andrew Palmer is not the only man who can assist in your corruption.”

“Thank you, Colin. That will be delightful, even if you have done it only out of a sense of moral obligation. You must come to dinner and have some.”

“It will not be ready to drink for another thirty years, Emily.”

“Right,” I said. “I shall make a note in my diary and be sure to invite you.”

“I look forward to it.” He rose to leave. “Enjoy your Greek, Emily.”

“I shall, Colin, very much. Thank you again.”

“Oh—and I must thank you.” He pulled an evening glove out of his pocket. “I must have lost this the night of your dinner party. Glad Davis didn’t throw it out. It’s from my favorite pair.”

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