Chapter 5They had driven for some time when the Earl commented,
“I think we will have to concoct a good story as to why Miss Milton is arriving in London with no luggage.”
As he spoke, Salrina gave a start as she remembered that in her hurry to leave Mabel’s cottage she had forgotten that the things she had taken with her for the night were still strapped to Jupiter’s saddle.
She was just about to explain how careless she had been when she thought that there was no point in muddling the issue, for the one nightgown and hairbrush she had brought with her would not be very helpful when she needed so many other items.
“I see your point,” Lord Charles said in reply to the Earl, “and, as your sister is away, it might be an idea to say that Miss Milton is a friend of hers whom you invited to
