“We can be very private, unless of course you would feel nervous about that. Would it be more proper if there were many people around, watching us.”
Ola gave a merry little laugh. “But sir, it's well known that all English gentlemen are honourable. What could I have to fear?”
“I suppose even an English gentleman might get carried away by his feelings?” he said lightly.
“But what feelings? We have only just met,” she teased him. “I know I have nothing to fear.”
In saying this she knew she was slightly avoiding the truth. They might have only just met, but she was already in danger of being carried away by her own feelings, and very much hoped that he was too.
At last the carriage stopped in a narrow street, with poor lighting. Heads turned as the footman jumped down to open the door, b
