Peter also enjoyed making better acquaintance with Maggie Malloy. After the second dinner at Goodhope House, any nagging reservations about their mutual interest melted away. Duncan watched with amused interest as two of the dearest people in his life grew a strong attraction. Over ensuing weeks, they went out together for meals and strolls around the city, discussing interests for hours on end.
As time drew closer to the holidays, Peter looked forward to visiting Kilmarnie. Unfortunately, his mother reminded him by post that a relative in the north made plans for her and Eamon to arrive months ago. Peter could not help but feel a twinge of disappointment at that arrangement. In the face of it, he resigned himself to a bit of well-deserved personal indulgence over this yuletide season.
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