07/03/2026 22:24

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I have so many things to tell you. Linnart sat with Adriaan, discussing Africa and comparing it with other lands he had seen. hright discussion; Jan Marais, member of Parliament, who entertained me socially and intellectually. The women knew how to cultivate fields, the men how to manage cattle and tend the fat-tailed sheep.

“Do you love her very much?” Nicholas snorted. Dougless was aware of the unnatural hush in the room, and suddenly she realized how brave Lady Margaret was. That’s all I remember. “Were we lovers?” he asked softly.