Kiss from a Stranger

And, darling,” he added, “I am a very rich man, so I want my bride, who will be the most beautiful Countess of Arrow there has ever been, at least to rival the Queen of Sheba!”

Shenda laughed

You and Mrs. Davison will decide what is wanted. Choose yourself what is needed for tomorrow and perhaps the next two days and the rest can follow as soon as they are ready.”

The Earl laughed

I cannot bear to leave you,” the Earl sighed. “You must take good care of yourself until I return

Her beauty was like The Castle, and their children, and please God he would have a number of them, would carry on the traditions of his family.

They

My darling, you shall never be poor again. There is so much I want to give you, so much I want to share with you.”

The Earl did not miss the note of anxiety in her voice, as if she was afraid that he would be shocked at her being so poor

Mama’s father was a Scotsman – the Laird of Kintare and he was – furious with Mama for marrying – a Sassenach!”

“It sounds very Scottish to me

and although he is Lord Lyndon he is – very poor and has a – large family

Forget it and if I have to do anything in the future to help England, you will not be involved