Emma looked at him intently, not knowing what to say to this revelation.
"I think I like you, Miss Emma Dunster," Alex continued emphatically. "I will not say that I do not want you, it's too obvious, but ... But you really like me, but I like you."
Then Emma could not resist, she laughed. The duke's amusement amused her and at the same time aroused her admiration.
"Well, perhaps you are right.
- So, friends?
- Perhaps.
Emma did not quite understand how it happened that they made a truce, but decided to refrain from questions. Alex was not mistaken: he really liked her, despite the fact that he was too fond of commanding. His company was pleasant to her, but the fact that they constantly quarreled ...
At that moment footsteps were heard on the stairs. Then Bell had an irresistible a
