“I am quite happy in here,” Jason said, as a footman opened the library door for them. “I suppose you are aware that every museum in Europe would pay a fortune for the Shakespeare Folio and the first edition we own of The Canterbury Tales?”
He accentuated the word we in a manner it was impossible for Alvina to ignore and she said quietly,
“I think you are well aware, Cousin Jason, that the contents of The Castle belong to the reigning Duke only for his lifetime.”
“Of course I know about that,” Jason replied, “but it depends upon how long he reigns.”
As he spoke, Alvina had an impression of evil that almost made her wince away from Jason Harling.
It was so vivid that she thought for a moment that she was imagining it just because she disliked him.
Then, as she saw the expression in hi
