*
It was difficult the next morning for the Duke to concentrate on the many problems awaiting him downstairs.
They were not able to finish their breakfast before Banks came into the room.
The overseer wanted a word with them and the foreman of a group of workmen was waiting for instructions.
Looking at Safina across the table, the Duke thought that she had never looked more beautiful.
Her whole face seemed to glow with a new radiance and, when their eyes met, it was impossible for them to think about anything but the wonder of their love.
‘I love you, I love you!’
The Duke heard the words repeating themselves in his mind.
He thought that he must have said them a thousand times during the night.
He was so happy that he knew that if the whole house collapsed, it would not matter as
