He crossed his arms and leaned against the fireplace. “I thought my very best would be necessary, considering.” I looked up at him. “Considering what?” Coultry nearly smiled. “Considering you shall need all the help you can get to convince Miss Cartwell she ought to go through with the wedding.” I laughed. “No loyalty among friends?” “Oh, but we are business partners,” he said. “Only brutal honesty here.”
