Before the Season Ends
“Bentley’s mind. “Mrs. Royleforst is playing hostess but it is unthinkable she would not require her nephew’s presence—after all, it is his estate. So pray, remember to give that man a wide berth.”
Ariana nodded.
“I daresay it will not be difficult for you; Mornay is ever discretionary and he manages to avoid more people than not. But keep in mind to stay away from him, because he can only mean trouble for a young lady.”
Ariana decided earnestly to follow her aunt’s advice in all points. She did not want trouble in any form, particularly on her first society outing.
Allowing a footman to put a serving of asparagus on her dish, she asked, “Will Mr. Pellham accompany us?”
Her aunt gave her a sideways glance. “Mr. Pellham does not…” she hesitated, choosing her words. “He does not endeavor to put himself forward.”
“You mean backwards,” a voice said, as Mr. Pellham himself entered the room. He was such a frequent visitor that his appearance was no longer announced by a servant, and both Ari...ana and Mrs.MoreLess
Ariana nodded.
“I daresay it will not be difficult for you; Mornay is ever discretionary and he manages to avoid more people than not. But keep in mind to stay away from him, because he can only mean trouble for a young lady.”
Ariana decided earnestly to follow her aunt’s advice in all points. She did not want trouble in any form, particularly on her first society outing.
Allowing a footman to put a serving of asparagus on her dish, she asked, “Will Mr. Pellham accompany us?”
Her aunt gave her a sideways glance. “Mr. Pellham does not…” she hesitated, choosing her words. “He does not endeavor to put himself forward.”
“You mean backwards,” a voice said, as Mr. Pellham himself entered the room. He was such a frequent visitor that his appearance was no longer announced by a servant, and both Ari...ana and Mrs.MoreLess
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