Suppose he were a thief or, much more likely, a seducer out to take his fun wherever he might find it.
And then, as he settled himself back on the seat beside her, Tina knew that her fears were unfounded.
The man who had befriended her might not be a gentleman by birth, but he was certainly one by nature.
They drove back to the West End and Tina learnt that she had not been mistaken in her first assumption – the young man was a clerk in the Admiralty. He had not been in London long, having lived in the country all his life and having attained his post through an uncle who had influence.
“I am not enamoured of this City,” he told Tina. “There is much that is bad and evil about it. A man can take care of himself, but you, ma’am, must be more careful. I would not wish to see any sister of
