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I Thank A Fool — Audrey Erskine Lindop
THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER
Harriet felt more like a guest in the Stewarts' luxurious home than a paid companion to beautiful young Mrs. Stewart. Until, in a moment of terrified disbelief, she found out why someone had to be with Liane Stewart at all times. Then Harriet swore she would leave. But Liane knew better: “You won't go. You're too much in love with my husband…”
I COULDN'T BELIEVE what Dick Coles had just told me about Liane Stewart. My mind refused to accept the word he used. I must have started at him.
He said, “Can't you see it for yourself?”
I couldn't answer. Then I found my voice. “But didn't Major Stewart know when he married her? I just can't believe she's -- she's…”
Harriet felt more like a guest in the Stewarts' luxurious home than a paid companion to beautiful young Mrs. Stewart. Until, in a moment of terrified disbelief, she found out why someone had to be with Liane Stewart at all times. Then Harriet swore she would leave. But Liane knew better: “You won't go. You're too much in love with my husband…”
I COULDN'T BELIEVE what Dick Coles had just told me about Liane Stewart. My mind refused to accept the word he used. I must have started at him.
He said, “Can't you see it for yourself?”
I couldn't answer. Then I found my voice. “But didn't Major Stewart know when he married her? I just can't believe she's -- she's…”