![]() “This is Baron Karol.” Eddie’s voice seemed to come to me from the end of a long tunnel. Although Eddie came straight over to me and kissed my cheek, my eyes were drawn away from him to the man who entered the room just behind him. ![]() In his usual whirlwind manner, he burst into the room. Except for Eleanor, we were all gathered in the parlour, awaiting his arrival. ![]() It seemed Eddie’s social life in London was proving more stimulating than his business affairs. He had sent Lucy a letter informing her that he was bringing a friend who wished to spend a few days discovering the delights of Cornwall. ![]() “Of course not.” She squeezed my arm gratefully and we completed the rest of the walk in silence.Įddie was on his way home for Christmas. “Dita, I-” she began at last, but I interrupted her. Our mood had a sad, sorry flavour like strawberries eaten out of season. Later, Eleanor and I made our way back to the house together. Eleanor flushed slightly and regarded me warily, but began to relax as I chatted lightly to Tristan. Schooling my features into a neutral expression, I went to join them. “Miss Dita!” He called out and came running toward me. I turned to walk away again, my mind spinning with what I had just learned, but Tristan must have caught a glimpse of me. ![]()
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