Chapter 27
"I trust Spain went well? And all is settled regarding your domestic affairs?" George Gresham greeted Marcus in their club.
"The Spanish matter at least is so far resolved. Such that it ever can be," Marcus said.
"Domestic matters less so, then?" George was determined to extract the latest developments from Marcus regarding his ward and his marriage plans. He knew all too well how little forthcoming his friend could be.
Marcus searched for a way to preserve his dignity. That he should have failed to secure the affection of his own ward was galling. "My plans in that regard may have undergone some alteration," he eventually confessed.
George expressed surprise. "I recall you spoke of some misunderstanding at our last encounter. I assumed such a thing would be resolved by now
