Alicia (1980)
“He was pleased with the small progress he had made with her, but reminded himself that leading her to accept normal social contact was far different than accustoming her to the idea of marriage with its more intimate demands. There was a long way to go, and he had no intention of neglecting her protection while he trod the careful path. Stronbert sent for several of his most trusted employees, separately, and set them about the tasks he had determined on.
Felicia spent as much time as possible ...during the next few days with Dorothy and Rowland. It made her sadly dashed down to think that they would be leaving soon. She cherished their friendship. But her feelings about Rowland especially were confused. Before Tackar had abducted her she had shared a special sort of companionship with him. She had not allowed herself to think ahead to the future, precisely. But she often thought of their talks while she was sewing and going about her tasks. She had especially dwelt on the afternoon when Dorothy had wandered off to pick the blue cornflowers in the meadow where they had paused.MoreLess
Felicia spent as much time as possible ...during the next few days with Dorothy and Rowland. It made her sadly dashed down to think that they would be leaving soon. She cherished their friendship. But her feelings about Rowland especially were confused. Before Tackar had abducted her she had shared a special sort of companionship with him. She had not allowed herself to think ahead to the future, precisely. But she often thought of their talks while she was sewing and going about her tasks. She had especially dwelt on the afternoon when Dorothy had wandered off to pick the blue cornflowers in the meadow where they had paused.MoreLess
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