His amused little smile as she outlined her plan in the spring had irked her, and convinced her he was neither serious nor conscientious, unwilling-or unable-to grasp the enormity of the Carlyle inheritance, even when it was explained to him in detail. Gamblers could never resist the lure of risking it all less often did they contemplate losing it all. She had suspected Maximilian would squander his five hundred pounds in an orgy of excess. “It is a very gratifying surprise to me as well, ma’am.” “He’s turned out better than I expected.” A woman, working in a factory! It was extraordinary. Surreptitiously she tilted her cup to catch the light, marveling at the depth of the ruby red glaze. She was exceedingly fond of the new service already. Maximilan and his wife departed an hour ago.” Edwards closed the door of the duchess’s private sitting room behind him.
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