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“Is that so?”
“Yes,” she responded. “I devour all the books that I can get my hands on.”
“Well, you are welcome to read any book in the library,” he encouraged. “We have many first editions in our collection.”
“Are there any types of books you’d prefer I don’t read?”
Oliver gave her a curious look. “Such as?”
“I am referring to books about politics, engineering, physics, or other books that are generally not considered appropriate for a young woman to read.”
“I would prefer if you would avoid books on politics, especially the ridiculous rhetoric from the American colonies.”
Emmeline nodded her understanding. “That will not be a problem,” she shared. “My father was a Tory, and I share many of his political views.”
“My views align themselves with the Tories, as well.”
“That is good to know,” she said. “My uncle is a Whig.”
“How terrible for you,” he teased.
She listened to the sound of the coach wheels rolling along the cobblestone street as she remarked, “It hardly matters, since he refuses to speak to me about politics.”
“It is quite unsavory to speak to a lady about politics.”
Lifting her brow, she asked, “I believe it is different now that we are married.”
“Quite right,” he agreed.
“It is your turn now,” she commented.
He furrowed his brow. “For what?”
“What questions would you like to ask me?”
“Ah,” he said. “That won’t be necessary.”
“It won’t?”
Oliver shook his head. “I know everything I need to know about you.”
“You do?”
“I wouldn’t have married you if I hadn’t.”
Emmeline gave him a baffled look. “What is my favorite dessert then?”
“That isn’t important.”
“It’s not?”
“No,” he replied. “I am more concerned about your qualities.”
“My qualities?” she repeated.
He nodded. “I know you to be good, kind and trustworthy.”
“That is good, but you must want to know more about me.”
