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It wasn't as though he'd made things difficult for her, or embarrassed her by being emotional. He came towards Karl, looming whitely over him as if over a victim. All I'm saying is that she wasn't perfect and neither is Charlotte. He would not understand what was required of him, you see.

If she's made sense of it, Charlotte thought, I’ll let her be. God knows, I was never easy on Charlotte—but I did it for her own good. I don't know how you even dare speak her name, after what you did to her! Karl glared at David, dark contempt in his eyes. He did not respond at once; then he seemed to realise what was required.