To take a young, fertile wife made the most sense. We all knew he needed to remarry and produce an heir. Is there anything more mortifying than bearing witness to one’s own father’s love affair? Ugh. Īnd I have read too many novels, I think. But you assured me that your heart is true, and I. I was reluctant to accept them, knowing how our nascent love would be tested by distance and war. Utterly consumed with passion after just a few chance meetings and walks along the shore. I am now a woman who inspired at least one headlong tumble into everlasting love, and really-isn’t one enough?īecause, you see, you are mad for me. And my family looks at me in a whole new light. I might be able to stretch this for a whole season. On second thought, perhaps I won’t have to explain it this year. My dear imaginary Captain MacKenzie, you are not real and never will be. Then, when I do, I shall have no further excuse to avoid the actual rejection of countless English gentlemen come spring. I will firstly be compelled to explain that I lied about attracting a handsome Scottish officer while staying in Brighton. Now the clock is ticking, and when it strikes doom I will have to confess.
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