Surely she could get away with a little more without it being ruinous, especially with her family being at the ball. She could claim seasickness and see exactly what Mr. Prewett meant. She pulled away just long enough to lean towards his ear and bid Mr. Prewett: ”Show me.”

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He pulled himself from her embrace only long enough to close the door.

  

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