After the Kiss
“The Journals of Augustin X It seemed to Michael that he and Margaret had spent an inordinate amount of time in a carriage together. Night had fallen by the time they entered the outskirts of London. His carriage was well sprung, a vehicle built for uncertain roads. The London cobbles could barely be felt. Margaret had long since succumbed to sleep.
He should have done the same. He had not slept well the night before, having taken shelter at Malverne House. He would not have insinuated himself i...nto the squire’s good graces had Silbury Village boasted an inn. A concession to Margaret’s reputation. He would have sacrificed far more than being nipped and barked at for half the night by Squire Tippett’s six terriers.
His wife lay against him, a small unearthly smile wreathing her lips even in sleep. He wanted to kiss it gently from her lips.
Only a sign, then, of how half-witted he was becoming. To find the one woman in the entire world who could render him idiotic. Then to turn his world upside down to marry her.MoreLess
He should have done the same. He had not slept well the night before, having taken shelter at Malverne House. He would not have insinuated himself i...nto the squire’s good graces had Silbury Village boasted an inn. A concession to Margaret’s reputation. He would have sacrificed far more than being nipped and barked at for half the night by Squire Tippett’s six terriers.
His wife lay against him, a small unearthly smile wreathing her lips even in sleep. He wanted to kiss it gently from her lips.
Only a sign, then, of how half-witted he was becoming. To find the one woman in the entire world who could render him idiotic. Then to turn his world upside down to marry her.MoreLess
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