She saw from the expression in Jeremy’s eyes that he understood what she was saying.
Yet, as they walked up the steps behind the doctor, she thought that he was quite unabashed and very sure of himself.
“Good morning, my Lady,” Dr. Dawson was saying.
“Good morning, Dr. Dawson,” Lady Coddington replied. “Elizabeth, may I introduce Dr. Dawson, who has been looking after my brother since his accident.”
“I am delighted to meet you,” Lady Elizabeth replied in a voice that sounded musical.
Even as she shook hands with Dr. Dawson, she saw Jeremy behind him and her eyes widened with surprise.
Hurriedly, because she was nervous, Mariota said to Lady Coddington,
“May I present my brother, Jeremy, who has just returned from London.”
“He will certainly be surprised to find his home invaded by
