CHAPTER FIVEAlthough the Viscount enjoyed entertaining guests, they also provided something of an unwelcome distraction to the task he had charged himself with.
He still arose early the next day and was at his new desk in the library by half-past six, but he found himself constantly listening out for signs that Luella was up and about.
When Cork asked him if he would care to take his breakfast as he worked, the Viscount found himself almost snapping at him.
“Certainly not. I shall eat in the dining room with our guest.” Later, as he sat and waited for Luella to appear, he became anxious and impatient.
Cork set some kidneys and bacon before him, but they remained untouched. He could not think of eating. He had too much on his mind.
“I do hope you have not waited for me,” called Luella,
