“I am glad you have told me,” the Marquis said, “although quite frankly, it is not of the least importance. What I really want is to be told why you minded what I thought.”
“Of course I minded!” Indira said quickly. “When you have been so kind, not only when we were in the country – but in helping me – now at this – moment – ”
There was a pause and then the Marquis said in a deep voice,
“Have you asked yourself why I should be so concerned about you?”
The way he spoke and the fact that he was standing so near to her made Indira feel a little quiver go through her.
Because she was afraid that the Marquis might become aware of her feelings, she moved away from him to the centre of the room, where she set down her glass of champagne.
The Marquis did not follow her, but merely watched he
