Emmeline regarded him with a smirk and a raised proud. It was almost a look of pride for having won that battle.

"Well then, Mr. Caulfield," she said with that same proud tone, "My house is that one there on the right. I'm not sure what excuse we'll be using as to why you've been invited to dinner but I'm sure you'll think of something." And with that, she lead the way up to her home and saw him inside.

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