A Sister's Secret
“Lady Wingrove personified the cheerful kindness of her sex; she had been among those friends who had given Caroline tactful and sympathetic support during her years of marital disillusionment. On the death of Lord Clarence, she had remarked that the deceased gentleman, having earned his place in hell, would give the devil himself a run for his money, as would Cumberland when his turn came. Mr Wingrove never spoke of Caroline’s late husband, for he could not bring himself to speak ill of the dea...d. In his honesty, he could have said nothing that was complimentary.
Lady Wingrove had an endearing charm, and the personable Mr Wingrove an easy flow of conversation. So, since the lunch was excellent and the atmosphere so agreeable, Caroline could not think why she kept losing her way in the table talk. Naturally, she did have Hester’s letter on her mind, and just as naturally she was curious about how Captain Burnside had laid his hands on it. Even so, it was ridiculous that Mr Wingrove frequently had to repeat himself to get a response from her.MoreLess
Lady Wingrove had an endearing charm, and the personable Mr Wingrove an easy flow of conversation. So, since the lunch was excellent and the atmosphere so agreeable, Caroline could not think why she kept losing her way in the table talk. Naturally, she did have Hester’s letter on her mind, and just as naturally she was curious about how Captain Burnside had laid his hands on it. Even so, it was ridiculous that Mr Wingrove frequently had to repeat himself to get a response from her.MoreLess
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