A Tale of Two Choices

"I cannot do that, Caroline. My parents are in direct charge of the servants and I am powerless to help."

Caroline's face turned to thunder. "I shall scream if you cannot help. I shall accuse you of attacking me."

"No-one would believe you," chuckled Edmund. "The word of a jumped up serving wench, against that of the second son of Loxley Hall? I'd like to see you try."
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