In The Shadow - страница 38

"William. He could be better," the girl sighed doomily, and two large tears escaped from her long lashes and moistened her snow-white cheeks.

– 'Don't cry,' Sir Guise said in an orderly tone, who could not bear a woman's tears.

– I'm sorry, Father…" Brigid wiped her cheeks hastily with the palm of her hand.

– Philip is doing us all a great favour by marrying you," Sir Guise said in a softer tone and gently lifted his daughter's chin, forcing her to look into his eyes.

– I know, father," the poor girl whispered loudly, trying to force a smile.