Page 13 of The Governess Who Stole My Heart

“Do you teach both boys andgirls?”

“I do. Although they are in separateclasses.”

“I don’t imagine the boys will be learning much with a charming teacher like yourself at the helm,” he saidwinking.

“It’s not a ship, Captain. The boys are children, not the leering sailors that you’re accustomedto.”

“Point taken. I guess I’ve been too long atsea.”

“And, as for my charms, like you said before, I guess it all depends on who you ask.” She winkedback.

Katherine couldn’t help but giggle. “You two… the banter of the bantams. Like two roosters at a cockfight.”

Susan patted Katherine’s hand. “We’re just exercising ourwings.”