of course, sir. As for the other little matter, I shall set that in hand at once.’
‘If you could bring the papers down, sir? You might like to attend the ball at Hartingdon next week.’
Mr Brandon looked pleased. A short stay at the country house of a wealthy client was a break from the routine of life in London.
‘I should enjoy that very much, my lord. I am certain we can have the papers ready for your signature by the fourteenth—and I should be delighted to attend your engagement ball.’
‘We shall look forward to seeing you,’ Luke said and shook his hand. ‘I have ordered a gift for my fiancée. My bank is near the jeweller’s, so I may as well kill two birds with one stone.’
Luke left the lawyer’s office and crossed the road. He was lost in thought and did not notice the man following a short distance behind as he walked the length of two streets and entered his bank, before making his way, some minutes later, to a large jeweller’s establishment at the opposite side of the road.
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