" All the same, we should excuse ourselves," Vergil said. " Although I am wondering if the meeting was already well concluded when we intruded." He gave Nathaniel a deep look on the last sentence that made Charlotte's caution prickle. She saw the big brother in him, thinking that a private chat with this man was in order.Bianca still had not picked up the cue. " You are making plans regarding the petitions?" " I trust that a petition came up at some point in the visit," Vergil said dryly. " Correct, Knightridge?" Charlotte wanted to die. " Indeed one did," she said. " Mr. Knightridge is proving to be a great help in the cause." Bianca beamed. " I always knew that the two of you would find common ground in something." " Yes, we have discovered that we think alike in one small area," Nathaniel agreed.Charlotte wanted to hit him." Indeed," Vergil muttered. "