Sarah Elliott - Reforming the Rake

He shook his head. “I don’t want to talk about it, actually.”

Beatrice looked uncomfortably at the gate to the street. “Well…I suppose I should go. Louisa will wonder where I’ve been.”

Charles nodded. “Don’t want to make her angry.”

They passed through the gate and crossed the street, the dogs behind them.

“Perhaps I’ll see you later on this evening,” he said as they reached the other side.

She turned around. They were in front of Louisa’s house and Beatrice didn’t want to linger. Hoping her voice didn’t reveal her nervousness, she asked, “This evening?”

“I assume you’re going to the Dalrymples’ dinner party. Am I wrong?” Charles had been invited to the event weeks ago, but hadn’t actually planned on attending until now.

“Oh. Yes. I mean, no, you’re not wrong.”

“Well, then, I shall see you there.”

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