Chapter 11Seated in Percy’s elegant drawing room, Jo could not help but wonder how, despite Miss Emma’s ultimately disappointing familiarity with Clarence, she had picked the ideal family member to cherish her son.
Percy’s initial bewilderment at finding Jo on his doorstep with yet another waif had disappeared with one comprehensive glance at Georgie. Jo reckoned that if even he had managed to notice the resemblance, it was no wonder that the recognition was instant for a close family member.
Using that calm and measured tone Jo had only heard him employ with children, Percy ushered the child from the room and into Martha’s domain with the promise of a treat. But when he returned alone, Percy was ashen and headed directly for the brandy decanter. Handing a glass to Jo and sitting opposit
