need the grass, Owein pressed. He needed to relieve himself. Pinching the bridge of his nose, Merritt replied, Now? Owein answered with a whine. “I will personally give you a tour of the hall”—Lady Helen gestured to the house—“and show you to your rooms. Are you hungry? I can have a tray brought—” “I am terribly sorry to interrupt.” Hopefully being American would let Merritt get away with that. Lowering his voice, he continued, “But my dear uncle is in need of a lavatory.” “Ah! Yes, right this . . .” Lady Helen paused. “That is . . . well, it’s not quite built for dogs.” “Any bush will do,”
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