It would only lead to disappointment, even heartbreak, and her heart was too precious for me to let that happen.

“Beatrix,” Amelia said over her shoulder as they proceeded through the hallway. …”

“It seemed as if some subtle current of recognition had passed between them... n…”

“I had learned this lesson so many timesbefore. It was the great inner truth tha…”

“... I think I know the secret to a long and happy marriage - just choose someon…”