Then as if she sensed what might happen Dolores contrived with every allurement in her repertoire to hold Audenshaw’s attention all through the meal.
When it was finished she drew him to one side as if she was determined to have him to herself.
The children rushed out into the garden and Tula found herself standing beside Lord Yelverton on the verandah.
“I have something to say to you,” he said in a low voice.
“What is it?” she enquired.
She had the feeling that he was going to ask her point blank whether she was coming away with him or not.
Although she knew the answer, it would be hard to say and even harder to let him go.
She felt her whole body go tense and her fingers clenched until the nails dug into her palms.
“I lost something of great importance at the cascade,” Lord Yelve
