Fascination in France

She realised that the Duc had left the curtains undrawn. The casement windows were open so that they could see the stars that filled the sky

Celita gave a little laugh.

“I have had no opportunity of doing that

She thought that he would take her to his own room

to the Duc she was something exceptionally precious

I would not let you have anything that would not add to your beauty,” the Duc said

want you to decide what you would like to own personally

They are for you, my darling,” he said, “because you brought them back to me

Beside it were some of the precious jewels

Then, as the Duc bent across to kiss her

but just made for lovers.”