QUOTE : I sip my tea. ‘I’m sorry about the rush.’<br /><br />Smile. Nod. Be polite. Be proper Aileana, because proper Aileana apologises even when she doesn’t have to. She’s bland and dull and nice. I just have to survive the day without killing anyone.<br /><br />Miss Forsynth pats my hand. ‘Oh, my dear, I do understand. After all, Lord Galloway is quite handsome, isn’t he? I can see why the hurry is necessary.’ She eyes me knowingly. Good heavens.<br /><br />I put down my damned teacup before I break it. Derrick snickers at me. ‘No wonder you go out for a slaughter every night.