“Did you – really think I was like – Lulu and those other – women?”
“I will tell you exactly what I thought,” the Marquis replied. “From the moment I first saw you I knew that you were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen in my whole life.”
Filipa made a little murmur of happiness, but she did not speak.
He went on,
“I was only so astonished, when I saw how you rode and how you behaved, that someone so young and new to London could be so unusual and such an outstanding rider.”
He gave a little laugh before he went on,
“I admit, my adorable one, that I had no idea any lady could ride as well as you did.”
“Then – what did you – think?” Filipa asked.
“I wanted you as I have never wanted any woman before!” the Marquis replied. “And when I saved you from Percy Daverton, I was determ
