face. “The handsome soldier, his true love waiting patiently for his return ... it is like a fairy tale in some ways."
Well, Juliet hadn't exactly waited patiently and like all fairy tales there had been a price to be paid on both sides. Mary had found most things worth having in life were that way.
But, though Wilhelmina was often a silly woman, she was right, it was a romantic story now that it had a happy ending. Unable to resist being a little mischievous, Mary murmured, “He sings to her, you know."
Lady Woodhull's eyes widened with a gleam of interest at that juicy tidbit. “Really?"
"Love songs, I suppose. It is hard to tell for they are in Spanish. When the breeze is just so I can hear him, even though our suite is some distance from theirs. I must say I think he gets that romantic streak from his father's side of the family. My ability to carry a tune is appalling."
Carlos was going to throttle her when the gossip spread over that tidbit, she thought with an inner laugh.
"What a beautiful thing,” Wilhelmina said, a dreamy expression on her face.
Mary watched the couple on the floor, so content in each other's arms. “Isn't it?” she agreed softly.