Roslyn frowned, not liking the implication that the fully capable governess would instinctively know how to handle the situation. How could she, when Roslyn herself was all but at a loss? Still, she appreciated her husband’s certainty on the matter—that same certainty, she realize, which had gotten him elected.

“I daresay we’ve little choice in the matter, now you’ve gone and gotten yourself elected,” she returned, though a small smile quirked at her mouth in spite of herself.