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Jack gulped the last of his drink before getting to his feet. “As of now, we have no leads in the disappearance of your veterans.”
“Only you can know there has been more than one.”
“The information will come out sooner or later,” Jack replied with a shrug.
He raised his brows. “We would prefer later.”
“If and when I have any information to share, I will.” Jack nodded and exited the inn.
Nathaniel really hadn’t expected the runners to know what happened to the veterans, but he needed to ask. To be sure. His next line of inquiry would be a former naval officer he knew who had been affiliated with several pressgangs. While he hoped the veterans weren’t victims of impressment, if they were, itwouldmean the men were alive and well.
Chapter Fifteen
Edith’s father wasnot at home. With Louisa gone from the house, it would have been the perfect time for her to have a private conversation with him about Lady Sandhurst.
She had to do something so she wouldn’t fixate on what Louisa had said about Lord Harbury being smitten with her. Perhaps Charlotte had not volunteered at the registry office today and was instead at home resting.
When Edith arrived at the townhouse in Grosvenor Square, a footman deposited her in the drawing room, where she perched on the edge of a stuffed chair.
Lady Diana sailed into the room. “Lady Edith! One of the footmen told me we had a visitor.”
“I’ve come to see Charlotte. I thought you would be at the registry office.”
Diana shook her head. “Charlotte decided she felt well enough to volunteer today. I’m home merely to change for an afternoon appointment. I’m so sorry to disappoint you.”
“I’ll take my leave.” She rose to her feet.
“Could you spare a moment? You mentioned getting to know our employees at the registry, but you and I know so little about each other.”
“Charlotte has told me a little about you,” she replied hesitantly.
The woman laughed. “I’m sure she had better things to say about me than Ashford would. Let’s sit for a moment and talk.”
Lady Diana sat on a nearby settee while Edith retook her seat.
“What shall we talk about?”
