“I understand you have heard some of Mr. MacDougall’s theories?” Miss Tarabotti thought back to that morning drive. It seemed to have occurred an age ago, to a different person, in a different time. However, she did remember much of the conversation, for it had been most diverting. “I recall some,” she replied cautiously, “to the best of my recollection and limited feminine capacities, of course.” Alexia hated to do it, but it was always advantageous to undermine one’s enemy’s confidence in one’s intelligence. Mr. MacDougall gave her a shocked glance. As subtly as possible, Alexia winked at
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