Azalea
“"I did not know you were in the habit of riding before breakfast. Might I join you? It is rare to see a lady abroad so early." He pulled up when his horse drew even with hers.
"So I have discovered, my lord;" Azalea replied, wondering if he could hear the hammering of her heart. "I have always been an early riser, and here I am frequently hard-pressed to find anything to do before the household is awake." She noticed that Tom had dropped back out of earshot, though he kept her well within view....
"You have taken to riding to relieve your boredom?" Lord Glaedon asked with a hint of his usual sardonic manner.
"As a matter of fact, this is my first ride since coming to London. I have only just acquired this mare and was anxious to try her paces." "She's quite a little beauty," said Lord Glaedon appreciatively, casting a knowing eye over the horse. "Did you choose her yourself?" "Actually, no," replied Azalea, reluctant to mention Lord Kayce. "But I doubt I could have done any better if I had." Reaching forward, she patted the mare on her beautifully arched neck.MoreLess
"So I have discovered, my lord;" Azalea replied, wondering if he could hear the hammering of her heart. "I have always been an early riser, and here I am frequently hard-pressed to find anything to do before the household is awake." She noticed that Tom had dropped back out of earshot, though he kept her well within view....
"You have taken to riding to relieve your boredom?" Lord Glaedon asked with a hint of his usual sardonic manner.
"As a matter of fact, this is my first ride since coming to London. I have only just acquired this mare and was anxious to try her paces." "She's quite a little beauty," said Lord Glaedon appreciatively, casting a knowing eye over the horse. "Did you choose her yourself?" "Actually, no," replied Azalea, reluctant to mention Lord Kayce. "But I doubt I could have done any better if I had." Reaching forward, she patted the mare on her beautifully arched neck.MoreLess
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