Hutton said nothing and the Marquis knew he was thinking that it would be impossible to disguise as a young girl a woman who was old enough to be married.
He thought that Hutton would have a surprise when he saw Delia.
He therefore commented,
“She will be in her cabin shortly and I am sure that when you have unpacked for her, you will see that we have bought exactly the right clothes for a girl of that age. You may find it difficult yourself to think that she is any older.”
“I just ’opes, my Lord, that Arabic be as clear to her as it ain’t to your Lordship or to me. She may well be a blessin’ in disguise.”
“That is what I believe her to be and she is indeed in disguise. I am relying on you, Hutton, as I always have, to make sure that no one is suspicious about her.”
“Leave it to m
