Quick, Amanda

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curtains had been tied back from the windows, but the light
    that entered had little impact on the overall gloom. The bed was
    shrouded in colors suitable to mourning. Black and maroon hang
    ings cascaded from the ceiling.
    Far and away the most interesting sight in the chamber was
    Imogen's nicely rounded backside. Matthias felt a sharp tug in the
    vicinity of his groin.
    The lush curve of Imogen's derriere was displayed in a provocative manner due to her somewhat
    awkward position. She was bent
    over at the waist, attempting to haul a large iron-bound trunk out
    from under the black-draped bed. The skirts of her bombazine
    gown had risen several inches in back to reveal elegantly shaped
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    calves clad in white stockings. Matthias had a sudden, nearly over
    whelming desire to explore the territory above the tops of the
    stockings.
    The powerful wave of desire that rolled through him took him
    by surprise. He drew a long breath and forced himself to concen
    trate on the problem at hand.
    Miss Waterstone?"
    What in the world?" Imogen came upright with a quick, startled movement. She whirled around, her
    face flushed from her
    recent exertions. Her hand swept out and struck a small, ugly
    statue of a tomb deity standing on a nearby table. The little clay
    monstrosity crashed to the floor and shattered.
    Oh, dear." Imogen frowned at the broken statue.
    Don't waste any regrets on it," Matthias advised after a single
    glance at the remains of the statue. It's not Zamarian."
    No, it isn't, is it." Imogen reached up to straighten her little
    white cap, which had listed to one side. I did not hear you coming
    down the hall, my lord. You cannot possibly be finished with the
    library?"
    No, madam, I have barely even begun. I have come up here to
    discuss something more important."
    She brightened. Our plans to trap Vanneck?"
    Your plans, not mine, Miss Waterstone. misses Elibank and I have
    discussed the matter in some detail, and we are both of the same
    opinion. Your scheme is ill-advised, rash, and possibly quite
    dangerous."
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    Imogen stared at him, dismay darkening her eyes. Sir, you
    cannot stop me."
    I was almost certain you would say that." He studied her for a
    moment. What will you do if I refuse to assist you by playing the
    role that you have assigned to me?"
    She eyed him uncertainly. You refuse to keep your promise to
    my uncle?"
    Miss Waterstone, the promise I made to Selwyn was rather
    vague in nature. It is open to interpretation, and since I made the
    promise, I shall interpret it."
    Hmm." She put her hands on her hips and began to tap her toe.
    You intend to default on your promise, do you not?"
    No. I always keep my promises, Miss Waterstone, and this one
    will be no exception." Matthias realized he was growing angry. I
    have concluded that the best way I can repay my debt to your
    uncle, however, is to keep you out of dangerous mischief."
    I warn you, sir, you may refuse to aid me, but you cannot stop
    me from carrying out my plan. I will admit that your support
    would be invaluable, but I am certain that I can attract Vanneck's
    attention without you."
    Is that so?" Matthias took a step into the chamber. And just
    how will you do that, Miss Waterstone? Will you meet him in a
    private bedchamber again as you did three years ago? I must
    admit, such an offer will no doubt capture his interest."
    Imogen looked dumbfounded for an instant. Then outrage lit
    her eyes. How dare you, sir?"
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    Chagrin lanced through Matthias. He suppressed it. The ends
    justified the means in this case, he assured himself. He clamped his
    teeth together. I apologize for bringing up the incident, Miss
    Waterstone."
    As well you should."
    But," he continued relentlessly, I fail to see how either of us
    can ignore

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