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Kenneth watched as her mouth opened and closed as it seemed she struggled with what she was about to tell him. He decided to pause and give her time to gather the strength to say what she needed to say. Whatever it was, he knew he wanted to see her again and was waiting earnestly for a response.
“My father would not allow me to see you,” she responded.
After a brief pause, she continued.
“But if I could, I would like to see you again, My Lord,” she offered, restoring his hope almost immediately after it had been destroyed.
They continued to dance in silence as each basked in the euphoria that the interest between them was mutual.
“Well, if you are certain that the Earl would not approve of us meeting, how about we keep it a secret from him?”
“Keep our meetings a secret from my father? How do you suggest we go about that, My Lord?”
“What if we start by exchanging correspondence?” he suggested suddenly, stunning her into silence.
