The Audacious Adventuress Author:Barbara Cartland "I assure you I will never touch you again," said the Marquis to Drucilla. "You will undoubtedly find that reassuring." — He turned abruptly and walked towards the door. When he reached it he looked back. — "I hope, My Lady, that you enjoy your wedding night. I assure you I will endeavor to find mine amusing." — He went from the room without shutti... more »ng the door behind him. Drucilla heard him go down the stairs, and only then did she drop the pistol she'd held in her hand. It was not loaded, but she told herself it had served its purpose.
Then somehow, for no reason she could explain, she began to cry.« less