”
“And I,” Brendon said, humbly, “although I am afraid there is no chance for me,
my errand was the same. But the figure was evidently too
intent on peering within the ballroom to pay any attention to what might be
occurring outside. They exchanged greetings with the clarinetist. An old woman took her in. Heedless, however, of the consequences, he pursued his task. “You promised faithfully to be there,” he said slowly. He turned the wheel carefully as he touched her neck
with the other, threading her soft curls in between his
slim fingers. “She’s proclaimed
herself queen of the school. Besides—there
is Sir John. Lucy looked at the stains on
the threadbare carpeting to distract herself, embarrassed
to her core. But—Miss Pellissier!”
“Well?”
“Are you quite sure that you want us this evening? Wouldn’t you rather be
alone? Just say the word, and we’ll clear out like a shot. His feet would have the firm texture of his hands. Saws,
hammers, planes, axes, augers, adzes, chisels, gimblets, and an endless variety of
tools were ranged, like a stand of martial weapons at an armoury, in racks
against the walls. ’
The reference to Major Alderley’s wounds reminded Melusine all at once of
the fight they’d had, and its consequence. ’
The girl nodded understandingly.
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