“Heaven indeed,” Lord Brecon answered, “but Caroline, as you are well aware, it is impossible.”
Caroline sighed and knew, though he had not said it in so many words, that wherever they went, however much they cast off the responsibilities of their position, the thought of Cassy must still accompany them.
It was nearly twilight when they reached the Castle. Caroline was tired, but happy with a deep contentment which seemed to make everything, even the darkness of the towers, less fearful.
It seemed as if the golden radiance of the day had seeped into her bones, so, that she could not for the moment return to the fears and tribulations which she knew were waiting for her
She mounted the steps on the front door and looked at the horses as they were being led away to the stables. Then impu
