CHAPTER SIXWhen Teresa walked into the hall, she realised that the house looked very unlived in.
Through an open door she could see into what she thought must be the drawing room.
All the furniture was covered in Hollands and the blinds were half-drawn.
She started to go upstairs to follow Harry, who was now out of sight.
As she reached the landing, an elderly woman came hurrying towards her.
She curtsied saying,
“I’ve just heard the news, my Lady, that you’re married to his Lordship. I wish you both all the happiness in the world – but is he hurt?”
“He has been shot in the arm,” Teresa explained.
The woman gave a cry of horror before she said,
“I must see him at once! I should explain, my Lady, I’m his Lordship’s Nanny, but I’ve retired to a cottage in the grounds.”
“Then I am s
