“There is no way in hell that your unmarried state is due to a lack of interest.” “Please, enlighten me as to the reason.” “That’s simple. You’ve been hiding yourself, and you’re good at it. A master of camouflage.” She laughed. “Camouflage?” “That’s the only possible explanation. You’ve made a frock from the same silk covering the drawing room walls, trimmed it with cat hair and feathers. Then when gentlemen visit, you stand still and blend in.” “You have a surprisingly vivid imagination.” “What I have is experience.” He stopped in the road and turned to face her. “I’ve built a fortune by
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