“My parents did not survive long after that and I am sure that losing him hastened their deaths. The odd part is that Simon and I were on good terms. I was jealous of him, but also fond of him and apart from some of the older servants I am probably the only person left who remembers him.”
Another creature lost to him, Elvina thought. How lonely and unloving his life had been!
And it showed itself in consideration for the feelings of a small defenceless dog. She regarded him fondly, while both puppies greedily accepted morsels of food from his hands oblivious of all else.
She wondered if he would mention the kiss they had shared in the shadows. But she guessed that he would say nothing while Violet was in the room, even though she was at the other end. This was a moment for warmth and fr
