“Of course I knew Charles Gresham!” Willy replied, “and you tell me you are his daughter?”
“I am.”
“Then let me say that if there is anything I can do for you – you have only to ask.”
“Thank you,” Solita said, “but, why?”
“Because your father was one of the most charming men I have ever met. He looked after all his young Subalterns from the moment they joined the Regiment and especially when they first came under fire from the enemy. None of us will ever forget him!”
The way Willy spoke was so sincere that Solita felt the tears come into her eyes .
“Thank you, and thank you too for – saying you will be – my friend. I am very much in need of – friends at the moment.”
“Why is that?”
“Because for the past ten years I have been living with the Duke’s cousin in Naples, so I know no on
