@@@@@Scarlett found herself talking much more
@@@@@Scarlett found herself
talking much more than she had intended-about hunting, about
learning
to ride as a child, about Gerald O'hara and his Irish love of horses
Fenton was very easy to talk toSo easy that she forgot what she
wanted to ask him until the end of the meal"I suppose your guests
will be arriving any minute," she said as the dessert was served
"What guests?" Luke held his glass of champagne up to examine the
color"Why, for your hunting party," said Scarlett
Fenton tasted the wine and nodded approval to the butler"Where did
you get that idea? I'm not having a hunt, nor - guests
"Then what are you doing in Adamstown? They say you come here
The
glasses were both filledLuke lifted his in a toast to "Shall we
drink to amusing ourselves?" he saidScarlett could feel herself
blushingShe was almost certain had just been propositionedShe
raised her glass in response"I - drink to you being a good loser of
very good champagne," she - with a smile, looking at him through
lowered lashesLater, when she was getting ready for bed, she turned
the words over and over in her mindhad he come to Adamstown to
see
her? And did he intend to seduce her? If he did, he was in the
surprise of his lifeShe'd beat him at that game just like she beat
him in the raceIt would be fun, too, to make such an arrogant
self-satisfied fall hopelessly in love with her
Men shouldn't be that handsome that rich; it made them think they
could
have everything their wayScarlett climbed into bed and nestled
under
the coversShe looking forward to going riding with Fenton in the
morning as promisedThey raced again, this time to Pike Corner, and
Fenton Then back to Adamstown, and Fenton won againScarlett
wanted
get fresh horses and try again, but Luke declined with a laugh"Y
might break your neck in your determination, and I'd never my
winnings