![]() ![]() But she could hardly withdraw the offer now, so, mutely, she allowed him to follow her into the cottage. She’d expected him to make some courteous excuse and be on his way. ‘No alcohol,’ he said, ‘but I would appreciate some coffee.’Īmanda was completely taken aback. ‘Would you like a nightcap before you go?’ ‘Thank you.’ She held out her hand for the case, then hesitated. Malory parked outside the cottage and took her weekend case from the boot while Amanda found her door key. However, she wanted no more such evenings. Playing her part correctly this evening might have made up a little for that, or so she hoped. But even that was understandable after the embarrassment she’d caused him. In fact, he seemed almost anxious to speed her on her way. ![]() But at least he wasn’t putting any obstacles in her way, or insisting she serve some minimum term as his fianc, she thought. 'I'll bear it in mind.‘ She wouldn’t, of course the last thing she wanted was to be beholden to Malory Templeton. I have various contacts in the pharmaceutical industries, if that appeals to you.’ ‘I was thinking of going abroad, if I can get the same kind of job.’ ‘Well, you shouldn’t have much longer to endure it,’ he said. I can’t make any firm arrangements really, until all this is over.’ Important Reasons for Having Mirrors in Elevators ![]()
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