“You don’t know me. Besides, I’m a stubborn skeptic with opinions that are contrary to that of most ladies.”
Another lightning bolt caused her to nestle deeper into Mr. Gowrey's warmth. The thunder this time came rolling from a distance and Charlotte thought perhaps the storm was moving past them. Except, now, she wished it would storm the rest of the day, just so she could remain with him a little longer.
“I’ve no’ got much experience speaking with ladies such as yourself,” he said. “And I never meant to hurt you though I obviously did."
Charlotte could feel herself begin to warm up because of his generosity in sharing his coat. Though she still wore wet clothing, their combined heat under his coat was working to keep her warmer, though still wet.
"Apology accepted," she said.
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