The Aim of a Lady (24 page)

“That was thoughtful of him,” Alma drawled, “and highly improper.”

“Oh, he did not explain it recently,” Diana hastened to add.

His hand which still held hers drew her to him. “If you will recall that George and Alonna are but a few doors away, I will kiss you,” he mocked her.

“I am pleased that you reminded me, Alma,” she replied pertly as she surrendered to his embrace. The fire which had touched her before recurred and she drew away breathlessly. “I do not think we should be alone much before we’re married,” she said with a grin.

“I’m sure sufficient of your time will be consumed in studying the materials I have gathered for you on water distribution in London that you will have little enough time for me,” he retorted. “I assure you that I am perfectly trustworthy,” he continued staidly, but his eyes gleamed in the candlelight and he pulled her into his arms again.

When George and Alonna returned to the room they regarded the embracing couple complacently. George turned to Alonna and murmured, “I think they have finally sorted it out. Would you like to see the solarium?”

Copyright © 1980 by Elizabeth Rotter

Originally published by Warner Books

Electronically published in 2002 by Belgrave House

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