Her heart leapt and she suddenly felt incredibly light – she could not wait until he returned later that afternoon.
*
The party was out until teatime. Larry returned with several brace of grouse bragging about his prowess. His voice could be heard well before he came into view.
Moira rushed outside and looked hopefully for the young man who had stirred her earlier.
She searched eagerly for him, but to her enormous disappointment, could see no sign of him.
Feeling quite deflated, she circled around the castle intending to visit the vegetable garden. She often came here to be alone as only cook and the gardener ventured into it.
As she turned the corner, she saw a figure standing by the runner beans. At first, she thought it must be the gardener, but as she drew closer, she caught her
