Chapter 55

She pushed the cover aside and rose from the bed. "In time, yes." She plumped the pillow. "It will be very dandy indeed. What is more, you agreed to it being dandy weeks ago. So I honestly don't know what you're taking issue with now. Just think. This baby, your baby, will have the very best. It may even be a duke, if it's a boy. Now, I've hurt your feelings, not telling you first, for which I do apologize."

"You think I can't give it these things?"

She paused. "Do you really want me to answer that?"

"You're afraid."

"No."

"Not to answer me. To say yes to me."

"Oh, really? And you're mad as a March hare. So, what this baby will turn out like is anyone's gu "

"What's insane about it? You take what money you have and we go. All we need is passage out of here. I can do the rest."

"Well, here's the thing." She flung the pillow back on the bed. "I don't have any money because you took it all. So, when it comes to going anywhere, well, let's just say we're not going to get very---"