“I am acquainted with the Kents.” Mr. Garrity’s tone was rather dry. “Then you know that they are good people. And once Violet weds Viscount Carlisle, Mr. Murray will practically be one of their family. Couldn’t you extend your generosity to him just a while longer? Give him a chance to make good on his debts?” she pleaded. Mr. Garrity gave her a brooding look. “You do understand that I don’t run a charity.” “But these are exigent circumstances. And I know you are a kind and honorable man. That’s what I told the Kents.” “Did you indeed?” He smiled without humor. “And what did they say to
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