“A lovely compliment to my yacht, but why should it make you sad?”
She explained the story of the thoroughbred Lady Atalanta and how sorry she had felt leaving her behind in the hands of Lord Buxton and Mr. Shawcroft.
“How sensitive, kind and tender-hearted you are. I can easily see why you could not marry Buxton, but don’t worry, I will not pursue the subject. No more questions – ”
Then his eyes lit up with mischief.
“Perhaps you have some questions for me?”
He looked so young and handsome and full of life, smiling at her across the table and, as she met his gaze, her whole body felt warm and alive too.
“I really thought that you would be an old man with thick spectacles!”
He laughed out loud.
“What do you mean?”
“Well – I drove with Mr. Jackson past your home – Uplands Park –
