Mind you don't fall in love with him, Emma. I've got Fairfax pegged for a good man, but I suspect you're right in thinking he's in some kind of trouble. I won't have you caught in the middle of somebody else's fight. Emma
In "Emma And The Outlaw" by Linda Lael Miller, the protagonist, Emma, is warned by a friend not to get emotionally involved with a man named Fairfax. While her friend believes Fairfax has good intentions, there's a strong suspicion that he is facing personal troubles that could complicate Emma’s life. This sets up a tension where Emma must navigate her feelings carefully, weighing the risks of attachment against the potential for...