Duke Fakes Coma to Test Duchess—But The Maid Does Something Shocking

The Duke was carried home to a house full of relatives who arrived in clothes a little too well-tailored. What no one knew was that he'd been awake since the second day, lying still on purpose, listening to who circled the bed and who simply held his hand. The young parlour maid figured it out by the fifth evening — and said nothing to anyone. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.