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Compromising behavior?

"Very well, you may see your friend, but only here, in the privacy of your room." Quinton stopped, his brows drawing together. "No. That will not do. You must not receive him unchaperoned in your bedchamber."
"Do not be nonsensical, sir!" Eve exclaimed. "Tom is fully cognizant of all that is proper. His behavior always has been above reproach. Although it was in fact he who obtained my clothing, he never behaved as anything other than a gentleman. What earthly harm could there be in his coming here to visit me?"
QuintonТs scowl grew, if possible, more fierce. "What is this young man to you, Eve?"
"A friend, sir. Only a friend."
"You have not a tendrefor him, or he for you?" Quinton persisted.
"Of course not," Eve said, letting her exasperation sound plainly in her voice. "Really, Mr. Quinton. You are, I think, overly concerned with my reputation. I am to depart in less than a fortnight for Elmwood, and will probably never been seen by members of Society again. I will not be compromised by TomТs coming here to visit. It will not be the first time."
"And what did you do together, when you invited him to join you in your bedchamber?" Quinton said. "Did you repay his assistance with your, ah, your favors?"
"You insult me, sir! You may be my employer, but you are not the keeper of my conscience, nor are you my parent or guardian." Eve was suddenly furious. How dare he think thus of her! "My relationship with Tom Patterson is none of your business."
"Your behavior is indeed my concern, so long as you are beneath my roof. I will allow no wanton activities here, my girl. If you wish to visit with Mr. Patterson, you will do so in the office, and with the door standing fully open. Do you understand?" He stood, towering over her threateningly as he awaited her reply.
She also stood and, for a moment, they were almost nose to nose. Eve felt her breath catch in her throat at the nearness of him, the warm touch of his breath on her forehead. She stepped back quickly. "I understand that you do not trust me to know how to behave with propriety, sir, and I am grossly insulted. Now, if you do not mind, I wish to retire. I find I am fatigued."
His eyes narrowed. "Of course, maТam. But remember, I will have no wanton behavior under my roof. Good night." He turned and left the room, nearly slamming the door behind him.










THE ANONYMOUS AMANUENSIS

by


Judith B. Glad