Marybel and the Silver Roses (Page 210)

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Baron Portsnell’s Narration:
I brought her straight to Old Hannah’s manor to announce my intention of marriage, then waited for five years, until she would be fully grown. Still, I only had eyes for her.
She too…
Baron Portsnell’s Narration:
…had never hoped on her part to marry into that family—
Baron Portsnell’s Narration:
So whatever she had given up, it could not compare to losing this love…
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Baron Portsnell:
So she joined me.
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Edgar:
You waited five whole years?
Edgar:
You couldn’t have gone off with her before that?
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Baron Portsnell:
…Time…
I needed more time…