“Anyway, what must my nephew Charles do,” continued Aunt Sarah, “but take immediately to the woods to deliver the creature. As if the woodsman’s daughter couldn’t wait.”
‘It was Lord Delverton who couldn’t wait,’ thought Davina miserably. ‘Couldn’t wait to see his gypsy again!’
The door opened and Lord Shelford appeared with Howard.
“Well, ladies,” he announced, rubbing his hands together. “It seems we must look elsewhere for the answer to these robberies.”
“I was always sure of that,” said Howard. He sauntered to the sofa opposite Davina and flung himself into its depths.
“Well, I was not convinced either,” admitted Lord Shelford. “And now of course with this latest occurrence – “
Aunt Sarah clutched at her breast in terror. “Another attack, Lord Shelford?”
“Yes,” replied Lord Shel
