So you actually need spectacles, ” Leo finally said.“ Of course I do, ” Marks said crossly. “Why would I wear spectacles if I didn’t need them?”“ I thought they might be part of your disguise.”“ My disguise?”“ Yes, Marks, disguise. A noun describing a means of concealing someone’s identity. Often used by clowns and spies. And now apparently governesses. Good God, can anything be ordinary for my family? .Lisa Kleypas
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Yes, you really do need spectacles,” Leo said to Marks. “I mean, of course you do. Why would you wear spectacles if you didn’t need them?” Marks glared at him. “Why would I wear spectacles if I didn’t need them?” He repeated.
“You think I might be a spy or a clown or something? This is unbelievable!” Leo shrugged. “I thought they might be part of your disguise.” Marks glared at him. “My disguise?” His voice cracked suddenly and he cried out: “Good God! Can anything be ordinary for my family? You and your absurd ideas! I will not resort to subterfuge and deception because of your ridiculous notions about what is normal! I will not be one of those people who pretend to be their own granddad for the sake of peace and harmony!” The look on Leo’s face was frozen in surprise as the old man turned and walked away. Marks turned back to Leo and gave him a sharp look.
“Did you just say anyone who pretends to be their own granddad for the sake of peace and harmony is a person who pretends to be their own granddad for the sake of peace and harmony?â€� “Yes, that is what I said,†Leo said stiffly. “Oh, well, that makes sense then.†Marks sighed and crossed his arms again as if the whole thing had been settled by some means beyond his comprehension. Then he went back to staring at his drink as though it were going to answer all his questions about what was going on around him here in Mombasa.
Source: Married By Morning
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