She felt the countess’s eyes on her and Kate turned to face her. Lady Davenport’s confident demeanor seemed contagious. The queasiness in Kate’s stomach had eased, and her legs felt surprisingly solid. Jane Tennant began making her way back to the settee, but Lady Davenport remained at Kate’s side. Are you ready?” Ada didn’t wait for her reply before bustling off to the kitchen with Sally. Sally and I will see about refilling teacups. Was the recognition mutual? Did Lady Davenport know she was the woman who’d chased after Detective Quinn like a mad fool? The dark-haired beauty held her gaze. She smiled again, but crookedly, more of a smirk. Kate loathed herself for wishing only to know if the countess would ask to be called Anne. Lady Davenport smiled, appealing dimples appearing on each cheek, at the invitation to informality. First, let me help you with your worthy project and encourage my friends to do the same.”
She met Kate’s gaze as she spoke, but then returned to examining everyone and everything around her.
And her green eyes shone with energy and intelligence. Was this countess the woman Benjamin Quinn called for in his dreams? Her hair was dark, but, not unlike his, mixed with strands of rich mahogany. Indeed, I thank you.” Kate smiled at her newest benefactor and studied the young woman before her. Jane quickly made the formal introductions. Perhaps it was rude of me to take the liberty, but I was so enthusiastic about your plans.
She tried to keep the suspicion, at least, from her tone.Ī rich, pleasant voice rang out above their whispers. “She invited all of these ladies?” Kate was incredulous, grateful, and unreasonably suspicious.
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