CHAPTER EIGHTWhen Andrea arrived at Wishling, she discovered that her stepmother had already heard about the incident at Mannerly from Mrs. Gwent.
Mrs. Clerefall was so excited by it all that for once she almost welcomed Andrea home. Along with Avis and Evadne, she sat eagerly drinking in Andrea’s description of all that had transpired, but not her suspicion of Grogan.
“The marriage might not take place at all now,” Mrs. Clerefall crowed. “The lady may be so disfigured by the fall that the Viscount can’t bear to look at her.”
“He is not that kind of gentleman.” Andrea bridled on Lord Mannerly’s account.
“Who knows what a man is until he is put to the test!” Mrs. Clerefall responded cheerfully. “If I could only have another meeting with the Viscount and my daughters, I’m sure he woul
