BREAKING POINT
n't have the courage to look at Jeremy's fa
ey, it just isn't possible at the moment. I can't ask you marry
n't matter to me whether we have one penny or millions. I
nt to be able to support my wi
her face became fixed. Jeremy reache
marry you, but it's financially impossible. That's the only rea
enny cried. "
almost painfully. She did not believe any other girl in the world had ever lov
e. I'm supposed to have dinner with my dad tonight. Might as well get his approval anyway, although I h
Jere
amazingly, frighten
ished. Now at last, sh
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gly like his son's meeting Penny's expectant gaze. "It's high time that over
an, but Mr Gilbert interr
your past. She doesn't need to hear that. But I am going to talk
le feeling. It were as if she were about to decieve this delightful old man who was Jeremy's father. He had been so kind to her since Jeremy had announced
ing a cigar. "I expect you have been tal
ich only Penny was aware. "We have only thought about getting engaged. We aren't planing to ge
Mr Gilbert said mildly. "I intend to m
d with unconcealed impatience. "I
ose savings of yours" announced Mr Gilbert practically. "Look here, Jeremy, I'm
emy's mouth tighten and sc
ept your offer" he said formally. "Now drop the
, i...." P
, dad?" Jerem
e" said M
rose also. As soon as they were out of
civil at all, and your father
rms around her to dance she leant against him purposefully provocative. Instantly Jeremy's arm tightened
ully" he whispered
couples on the floor aro
asily irritated. I suppose it has something to
tness between Jeremy and his father, and when they dropped Mr
evening" Penny said, her voice warmed w
Gilbert, waving his hand.
Penny again experienced a slight feeling of guilt prov
d allowed the car to slide to a s
o light. Penny felt a sudden rush of nerves. Her hands were trembling and
sguise her nervo
ea. I usually do have o
o the kitchen, her mind lea
she thought. 'it's going to happen sooner
ion brought on by nervousness. She shouldn't be feeling like this... She was a marri