Chapter 8
Jean de Moreaux stands on the porch of his cottage, gazing towards the rose garden as he watches Willa and Elmien rush out of the sitting room. He turns around and walks towards them.
“Well?” he exclaims. “What have you found out?”
“Nothing particularly,” replies Willa. “But it is obvious that something serious is amiss.”
“I told you that this morning. I want to know what is really wrong, not if something is wrong.”
“Then you will have to find out for yourself,” she dryly retorts.
“Do not be coy, my love. How do you expect me to walk in there and ask her why she is so sad?”
“But she said she’ll tell you,” Willa responds.
“Oh, come on! So, what is the truth?”
“But I am telling you, that is what she said! According to her, there is only one man in the whole world who can h
