Well, sir, do you mean to remain there, commending my father’s taste in wine, or do you mean to accompany me to Ashtead?”“Set off for Ashtead at this hour, when I have been traveling for two days?” said Sir Horace. “Now, do, my boy, have a little common sense! Why should I?”“I imagine that your parental feeling, sir, must provide you with the answer! If it does not, so be it! I am leaving immediately! ”“ What do you mean to do when you reach Lacy Manor?” asked Sir Horace, regarding him in some amusement.“ Wring Sophy’s neck! ” said Mr. Rivenhall savagely.“ Well, you don’t need my help for that, my dear boy! ” said Sir Horace, settling himself more comfortably in his chair. Georgette Heyer
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