<strong>Cooper gets closer to Helena only to be disturb by the maid</strong><br/><br/>It seemed that the question on who would collect more brandy had been answered. From the corner of his eye, he observed the cook sending one of the maids to do just that. While he was waiting for the maid to return with more drink another maid entered the kitchens and seemed to be looking for him. within moments she stood by the table and began to speak. “Major Tyler Harrington, requests that you come with me at your earliest convenience as he wished to leave as soon as you do.”<br/><br/>Cooper was half relieved and half upset by this news as he was getting one so well with Helena. He nodded to the maid to show he understood and gestured to let her know that she did not need to remain in their presence. The maid picked up on this quickly and returned upstairs to her business.<br/><br/>When she was gone, Cooper returned his attentions to Helena. “It seems that the fates have intervened on us on this night and we will have to continue this some other time.” He then stood and went to her side of the table. Once there, he then took her hand and kissed it before returning it to where he had taken it. He smiled at her and concluded “Perhaps our paths will meet again soon. I do hope that they do as it has been an honour and a pleasure to meet someone like you.” After he spoke he stood patiently waiting for her to respond.<br/>