"It is time to wake up, Your Grace. We have arrived," said Melva for nearly the fifth time already. How could Vance be in such a deep sleep when it was only a half-an-hour ride?
Mr. Horgan was holding open the door for them, but when he saw Vance asleep, leaning on Melva's shoulder and holding her hand, he quickly turned his back and gave them privacy. While Melva felt bad that Mr. Horgan had to stand by near the door to the carriage, waiting for them to step out.
What should she do to wake him up? He was sleeping like a log. There was no sign of him waking up anytime soon.
"I am sorry, Mr. Horgan," said Melva apologetically. "His Grace seems to be exhausted. You can leave if you want. I will wait here until he wakes up."
She could have just left Vance here and deprived him of her warmth so that he would eventually wake up late because he was cold. But he had been nice to her today, so she should repay his kindness before he made her owe him and used it against her one day.
