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The soft knock at the chamber door drew both women’s eyes to the oaken entry. With a nod in Caddy’s direction, Jaime swung her legs wearily over the edge of the bed and reached for her robe. She had retired but a moment earlier, and she was desperate for rest in both body and mind.
Glancing back again at the door, she saw Caddy arguing softly with whoever stood beyond. A moment passed while Jaime tried to decide whether it would be quicker going and handling this late visitor herself or letting her serving woman do it. Casting a wistful look at her pillow, she knew what she really wanted was simply to get back into bed and fall asleep. But clearly, whoever was calling on them was not taking rejection easily. With a sigh of resignation, Jaime stood up and started for the door.
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