C102 Surprising Charlotte

"Um, uncle. I think it is best that she goes with me, so that you can rest a little while we're away."

"Oh, nonsense. All I ever do is rest nowadays. I'll like to sit and chat with a lovely lady, if that will not be too much trouble." Mr. James said, waving away her concern.

"Melissa, you don't mind then?"

"Of course not. I don't mind one bit." Charlotte replied, her heart beating rapidly