““Although we have shared lodgings for seven years, we are not--on intimate terms." I spoke earnestly, for I certainly could not afford to have her misunderstand the situation. She regarded me seriously. "You are very fond of him, however, and would wish things otherwise," she said. I gripped the edge of my seat and did not reply. Turning to look at the street, I observed that we were just passing the door of the Cafe Royal and were approaching Regent Circus. I shifted my gaze abruptly to the swaying interior of the hansom. I felt Miss D'Arcy's eyes upon me. "Is it so very obvious?" I said at last.””
![“How did you know?" "This may be a large house, but I'm not blind. Or deaf." [..]"Well, you needn't avail yourself of any romantic notions. He was just doing his duty." "And with unflagging enthusiasm, I might add." Diana said dryly.” quote by Teresa Medeiros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bfe/teresa-medeiros-9127_quote_how-did-you-know-this-may-be-a-large-hou_1163508.jpg)
