Chapter 19Given the convenience of the location and the ease of offered transportation, Emma became a frequent caller to the Chelsea house, whereupon Percy drove the few miles into London to collect her from whichever main thoroughfare she named.
He comprehended that it might cause some awkwardness from her incumbent lover to see her brazenly carried off by another man, however innocent their destination. Or perhaps she was ashamed of her mode of living or untrusting of a Havilland learning her exact address. Whichever the explanation, Percy judged it was not his concern.
Due to the frequency of her visits during George’s short stay, it was impossible for the girls to be continually absent. However, with similar delicacy, Emma did her best to keep out of their way, and if she was present
