The Duke Hadn’t Laughed Since the War

and the Wetmores’ claim was permanent.

She sat for a moment with all three things in front of her. Then she stood, straightened the papers, and went to find the Duke.

She found him in the stable yard. He was not there for any official reason; he was watching the groom work with a young horse, standing at the fence with his arms crossed and his coat collar continue reading …