“Mr. Croaksworth’s parents recently perished, leaving him a great sum of money,” Louisa said hastily, blessedly directing Mrs. Steele away from another lecture. “Oh! How did they die?” Beatrice asked, her interest piqued. “Beatrice!” her mother said warningly. “I just want to know so I don’t accidentally say anything to Mr. Croaksworth that could bring up bad memories,” Beatrice said quickly. “It’s very tragic,” Louisa said. “They had just moved to a new mansion in Bath with fifty-nine bedrooms. Unfortunately, the two of them got lost on their way to breakfast. Their servants didn’t find them
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