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‘I have a proposition for you,’ he said, choosing his words carefully. ‘I would like you to listen to what I have to say and think before you give me an answer.’

Rosa smiled at him, but her expression turned serious as she studied him.

‘I think we should marry.’

Rosa almost choked as he said the words.

‘Don’t jest, Thomas,’ she said. ‘I know I am unmarriageable, but please don’t poke fun.’

‘I’m completely serious.’

‘Why would you want to marry me? You’re not in love with me. You barely know me.’

All very good points, but he knew enough.

‘You need to marry, and soon, or the child you carry will be illegitimate for ever.’

‘That’s not what I asked. I know why I’m in desperate need of a husband.’ Rosa grimaced. ‘But no man in his right mind would take me on.’

‘Maybe I’m not in my right mind.’

She regarded him in silence, almost warily, until he spoke again.

‘Just listen and I will explain.’