Elizabeth delicately touched the back of his hand. "Are you ill?" She couldn't understand what would make him so hot to the touch.

His question made her blush. Of course he knew she wasn't fine. She was being very obvious about it. What she wanted to do about it was a surprisingly difficult question. She gave it due consideration. "Distraction for now. I used to draw or paint to soothe myself but I'm too sleepy for it right now."

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