A Heart in Flight
A Heart in Flight
“When she woke, the throbbing in her head was gone. That, at least, was a blessing. A dull ache in the vicinity of her ankle informed her that the injury there had been more severe.
Still, the morning sun coming through the window-panes played in golden rays on the silken coverlet, and outside the sparrows chirped happily. It looked like a beautiful spring day.
She was leaning slightly to one side, in an effort to see more of the room than was clearly visible through the blue brocade curtains of... the bed, when the door opened.
“Good morning,” said the pleasant round-faced woman whose spectacles looked in danger of sliding off the tip of her almost nonexistent nose. “I’m Mrs. Esterhill—Cousin Prudence. And I’ve brought you some food.” Aurelia pushed herself to an upright position. “Thank you. A roll and some chocolate would be most welcome.” Mrs. Esterhill snorted, a delicate sound yet plainly expressing her opinion of such foolishness.MoreLess
Still, the morning sun coming through the window-panes played in golden rays on the silken coverlet, and outside the sparrows chirped happily. It looked like a beautiful spring day.
She was leaning slightly to one side, in an effort to see more of the room than was clearly visible through the blue brocade curtains of... the bed, when the door opened.
“Good morning,” said the pleasant round-faced woman whose spectacles looked in danger of sliding off the tip of her almost nonexistent nose. “I’m Mrs. Esterhill—Cousin Prudence. And I’ve brought you some food.” Aurelia pushed herself to an upright position. “Thank you. A roll and some chocolate would be most welcome.” Mrs. Esterhill snorted, a delicate sound yet plainly expressing her opinion of such foolishness.MoreLess
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