Never Less Than a Lady
“Gowan swept Julia away, Mac finished his port and got to his feet. “I’ll take my leave now. There’s a gaming house I need to inspect.”
“Keep a tight hand on your purse,” Kirkland advised.
When Mac was gone, Randall said, “Is he visiting on your official, or your unofficial, business?”
“A little of both. Plus some of his official business.” Kirkland grinned. “We aren’t all as straightforward as you.”
“War reduces life to basics.” Randall thought of what lay ahead. “Matters are more complex now t...hat I’m out of the army.”
Kirkland leaned back in his chair and laced his fingers together on his midriff. “Are you as confident that you can tame your uncle as you appeared?”
“No, but I thought I might as well appear confident until events prove otherwise.” Randall’s smile was ironic. “No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy. Daventry is capable of reason, but it’s also possible that he’ll pull a pistol from his desk and take aim. I can handle that.MoreLess
“Keep a tight hand on your purse,” Kirkland advised.
When Mac was gone, Randall said, “Is he visiting on your official, or your unofficial, business?”
“A little of both. Plus some of his official business.” Kirkland grinned. “We aren’t all as straightforward as you.”
“War reduces life to basics.” Randall thought of what lay ahead. “Matters are more complex now t...hat I’m out of the army.”
Kirkland leaned back in his chair and laced his fingers together on his midriff. “Are you as confident that you can tame your uncle as you appeared?”
“No, but I thought I might as well appear confident until events prove otherwise.” Randall’s smile was ironic. “No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy. Daventry is capable of reason, but it’s also possible that he’ll pull a pistol from his desk and take aim. I can handle that.MoreLess
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