Chapter 10

“I probably behaved like a fool last night.”

“Doubtful.”

“He’s never going to agree to meet up with me again.”

“Even more doubtful.”

“He probably thinks—Wait. Why do you say that?”

Ewan poured fresh water into the basin. “Because the man was bound and determined to get you home in one piece last night. The hour was growing late, so I asked Mrs. Ruark where I might find Mr. Dering’s residence. I’d just gone out to fetch you back when I ran into the pair of you.”

“Just because he maintains a sense of responsibility in seeing to a guest, does not necessarily mean he’d request that guest’s return to his home.”

“Perhaps not. Except he took full responsibility for your inebriated state. Not to mention, he seemed quite reluctant to pass you over so I could see you back to our rooms.”