A Tale of Two Choices

"What did Mr Trystall do then?" asked Dorothea.

"This is the interesting part. He asked this lady if she wanted to see his daughter."

"Are you certain he said 'his' daughter and not 'her' daughter," asked Dorothea, paling visibly.

"I suppose I could have misheard but I don't think so. I thought I should tell you the truth though. I did not hear any more after that."

Jane caught a determined look in Dorothea's eye, and Dorothea said,...