person

r standing right in front of him, the end of a

own up and spoiled his appetite for everyday things. He'd been resisting the easy route of paying fo

hat wouldn't be fair to any woman. "Hey, B

ips curved upwards, displaying A sensuality Be

lirted. "Well, hmm, I think I rather call you Angell" she settled one hip on his table a

filled the room; there was a sudden uncertainty and obvious trepidation stood Miss McCarthy

rrying line of her brow, but when she caught sight of him, she

h her young mouth agape. "She

of his lip and studied he

noticed him, but it wouldn't have mattered if he had.

sked with his eyes, not leaving the smooth passage

in the house. Gradually, the noise in the room worked its way back up, slowly. Angell d

he sure. She was beautiful, it was true, but there was something else, something in her looks, Something that

alled Mister Flynn. Miss McCarthy spread her napkin on her lap and said something low to her companion as she spoke.

low-toothed leer, and a one batched eye, then she b

s probably just happy to have teeth still and one not-so-good one eye to show off at every opportunity. Mi

represented by the collection of men in Lucretia this evening. He was probably guaranteeing some calamitous molestation unless

down in dismay to see that he'd ordered oatmeal. He glanced up at Bella and caught her in an ungra

's the

ful of oatmeal in a grimace— This is stupid. he thought again, Sitting here like a love-starved pupp

wheat flour, then he pushed the plate away. Bella returned with his drink and leane

d my eye on you for a while now,” She leaned forward, and Angell noted a li

urse this one. He wasn't making near enough money to start squ

the pocket of his vest and leaned back. "Whatever made you turn to

her green eyes. "What'

tle down instead of selling that beautiful body of yours?" Instantly, he

ou are offering, sweetheart?" He settled his big hands on

." But damn, her young body was warm a

der to your age." He glanced around the room in search of someone who might fit the description,

th the living she earned herself with the possib

s soul; he looked sideways at Bella. "Tasks that young gent o

know how men talk." Bella followed her gaze and took in the fancy clothes

y he's sitting there with his wife. You don't

hink she's his sister. Just give it a try, will you? Pip Cheerio," He

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