Edmund's grin became lopsided as if his face couldn't decide on an expression. When Christopher told him about the Milner woman.
He inquired, "How did you know that information? It is a sealed document."
Christopher gave a mischief-filled chuckle at the perplexed expression on Edmund's face. The Lord's fingers tapped against the wooden table, creating a rhythmic sound that seemed to match the beating of Edmund's heart. With a sly grin, Christopher leaned forward and explained the secret, his voice soft and low. He did not want others that might be lingering about to hear.
"I heard a conversation recently. But it was not for my ears to hear. If you get my meaning. There was a minor squabble between the girls at a recent soiree and now this all makes sense."
