"Nat?" Kit stopped walking, uncertainty in her voice.
He stopped, taking both her hands in his. "What is it, Kit?"
"It's just...I'm sure my uncle has not forgotten that you were the ringleader of the seamen who illuminated William's house, and I don't want him to refuse consent to our marriage."
Nat laughed, a teasing look on his face. "So you're worried that William will be offended?"
"Not exactly..." Kit pulled her hands away at the sight of a woman coming down the road. "Let's just go."
Nat did not understand Kit's worry, but knew her well enough to know that she had a good reason to worry. "How can I win your uncle over, Kit?"
Her forehead creased in thought. All at once her face lit up. "Politics!"
"What?" Nat asked in a confused tone.
"Uncle Matthew respects a man who can hold his own ground when arguing over politics. You can confront him about his beliefs on the King, but do not back down no matter what."
Nat nodded. "Is that all?"
"Yes, I suppose so." Kit hid her grin. Nat did not know what Uncle Matthew thought about the King, but Kit happened to know that Uncle Matthews thoughts matched Nat's on that particular subject.
They had started to walk again and were drawing near to the house. Judith saw them from a field and ran over.
"Whose this?" She gestured to Nat.
Kit gave Judith a withering look. Judith knew perfectly well who Nat was. "Where is Uncle Matthew?"
"Inside. Why?" Judith inquired.
"Go find William!" Kit dismissed her cousin with a laugh.
"William? Do you mean to say that...?" Nat questioned.
"William and Judith will marry as soon as the house is finished."
Nat smiled. It was nice to have William not a threat.
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Kit paced the hallway by the front door. What if Uncle Matthew said no...what if-"
Mercy tapped Kit on the shoulder. "Father will do what's best for you. Don't worry."
"No, because what if-"
The door opened, letting in fresh spring air. Uncle Matthew looked pleased, a faint smile on his face. Kit turned to look for Nat, who grinned at her.
Without hesitation, Kit threw her arms around Nat, while her cousin's exchanged amused glances.
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