Chapter ThreeI did not see him until I had been working for quite some time. I looked up from the apple tree I had been pruning, and there he was.
'Captain Ferintosh!' I did not try to hide my pleasure. 'How did you get in?'
'Miss Hepburn.' Captain Ferintosh stepped clear of the shadows. 'I apologise for disturbing you in this manner.'
'Oh, no,' I brushed the hair clear of my eyes. My hair always had a tendency to flop across my eyes, especially at the most awkward moments. 'There is no need to apologise, Captain Ferintosh.' I waited to see what he wanted.
'I've been watching you all day,' Captain Ferintosh swept off his tricorne hat and made an elegant bow.
'Oh?' I curtseyed as best I could. 'Why is that, pray?'
'There is only one reason for a man to spend five hours watching a youn
