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Frederick chuckled. “But it is a merry madness, do you not agree?”

Rachel looked down, as if trying to hide her face. “I would not have you disappoint your parents.”

How had she uncovered the core of his dilemma? Could he surrender all his former dreams to marry Rachel? “But may a man not decide his own destiny? Must he always seek his parents’ approval?”

Her brow wrinkled, as if she were considering his question. “You must count the cost, Mr. Moberly. You have more to lose than I. No doubt your father will disown you.”

“Perhaps so. But what of you? I would not have you suffer on my account.”

“I risk only my heart, as women have done since time began.”

“If your heart suffered, I would grieve being the cause of it. As a younger son, I will inherit no part of my father’s fortune. Perhaps it is time for me to earn my own.”

“Why then, sir, I believe our friendship might prosper, after all.”