Auntie Mayhem (2007)
Auntie Mayhem
“She spluttered and Charles protested, but the butler was unmoved.
“Young ladies used to swoon a great deal,” he said woodenly. “Years ago, it was considered fashionable. Smelling salts are quite nasty. Water works just as well. Excuse me, sir, you’re stepping on Mrs. Marchmont’s hair.”
Clumsily, Charles removed his foot which had been planted in Claire’s wet auburn tresses. “Sorry, old girl,” he mumbled. “Are you all right?”
With her husband’s help, Claire struggled up on one elbow. “I think so.... Oh! I feel dreadful! And dampish!” She ran a hand through her hair, which was now limp and plastered close to her head.
Charles accepted Judith’s offer to help put Claire on her feet. “I’m feeling a bit peaked myself,” he confessed. “Shall we take you into the parlor or would you rather go upstairs?” he asked his wife.
Harwood coughed. “I believe the police are still using the parlor as their temporary headquarters, sir. May I suggest the drawing room? A bit of brandy might be in order.MoreLess
“Young ladies used to swoon a great deal,” he said woodenly. “Years ago, it was considered fashionable. Smelling salts are quite nasty. Water works just as well. Excuse me, sir, you’re stepping on Mrs. Marchmont’s hair.”
Clumsily, Charles removed his foot which had been planted in Claire’s wet auburn tresses. “Sorry, old girl,” he mumbled. “Are you all right?”
With her husband’s help, Claire struggled up on one elbow. “I think so.... Oh! I feel dreadful! And dampish!” She ran a hand through her hair, which was now limp and plastered close to her head.
Charles accepted Judith’s offer to help put Claire on her feet. “I’m feeling a bit peaked myself,” he confessed. “Shall we take you into the parlor or would you rather go upstairs?” he asked his wife.
Harwood coughed. “I believe the police are still using the parlor as their temporary headquarters, sir. May I suggest the drawing room? A bit of brandy might be in order.MoreLess
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