A Poor Relation (23 page)

“Shall I never learn when you are roasting me? Come here.”

“Yes, Major.” She obeyed.

He swept her into his arms and stopped her mouth with his. The warm firmness of his lips, the pressure of his hands on her back, convinced her of his love.

Dizzy with happiness, clinging to him, she vaguely heard the sound of applause. Anne’s and Bernard’s faces appeared at the window.

“It looks as if she has accepted him,” said Bernard.

“And about time too!” said Anne.

Copyright © 1990 by Carola Dunn

Originally published by Harlequin Regency Romance

Electronically published in 2005 by Belgrave House/Regency Reads

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