Wheatleigh's Golden Goose. Georgia St. Claire

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СКАЧАТЬ pretty manners, Miss Worthington,” commented the man standing next to her, ‘George Bingle, Government’, had been how he was introduced by Boxford. “You were very deft at making him appear silly and then you turned it so that he couldn’t do anything but be gracious about it.”

      She had the grace to blush. “I’m sorry for my behavior, gentlemen,” she said to the group at large. “I know it was rude, but sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do. He has put me in a position where I am powerless and he has not been at all gracious about it.” She shook her head at the looks of inquiry. “No, I’m sorry, it is a private matter I am unable to discuss. You agree that my way of meeting people was better, don’t you?” she pleaded. “Martha was standing there being ignored, even though she was standing right by the shrimp bowl.” A few of the men dropped their eyes. “I just wanted her to have her moment to shine. We all get so few opportunities in life to be honored for our hard work.”

      George shook his head. “When you take away a man’s dignity, he may respond in ways that you will regret. Hamilton will undoubtedly pay for your actions tonight.”

      “No!” Her hand shot out of its own volition and shoved George’s shoulder, causing him to jostle his drink. “Oh, God! I’m so sorry!” She tried to caress the hurt away and realized that it was foolish. “Please forgive me! I’ve picked up some bad mannerisms from my younger brother. I am so, so sorry!” Flustered, she stood on tiptoe and reached up to place a quick kiss on his cheek. Realizing that she had made things worse, she looked around, saw the expression on Rich’s face, abandoned all hope of recovering from the situation and ran for the nearby exit.

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