Harbinger of Spring (30 page)

‘
Do you want it in writing?
’
he asked softly.

‘
Well—
’

‘
In that case, what about a month from today? Sooner, if we can get through all the usual formalities.
’

‘
Oh, Hugh—
’
She gave a blissful sigh, then had a sudden thought.
‘
But
what about Rosa? Have you got parents or—
’

He shook his head.
‘
Our parents were killed in an avalanche while on a skiing holiday. We share the house in which we were both bo
rn
. But don
’
t worry. We
’
ll think something out. I was intending to come and live in Norfolk, in any case. Rosa could maybe have a friend to share the house with her. It
’
s true she isn
’
t engaged yet, but if I know my sister, it won
’
t be long before some man falls in love with her.
’

‘
I
’
m sure it won
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t,
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agreed Sara.
‘
She
’
s so sweet. I hope she
’
ll come and stay with us often.
’

Then further talk was suspended as once again Hugh
’
s lips sought hers.