Death of a Dowager (2013)
Death of a Dowager
“By the time we were alone again, exhaustion claimed us, and we fell fast asleep in each other’s arms. The next morning, after he had dressed and gone downstairs where Higgins would read the paper to him, Lucy stopped in to see me as Polly was braiding my hair. My hostess looked stunning in a morning gown of lavender and a mobcap over her curls. “Off to see the doctor this morning?”
“Yes.” My voice broke as I thought of what lay ahead. How would Edward cope if the doctor pronounced his case ...hopeless?
“Dear friend,” she said, putting a gentle hand on my shoulder. “All will be well. You’ll see. I’ve heard that Mr. Parmenter, the oculist, is thought to be a genius. After your letter sharing Mr. Carter’s recommendation, I asked around, and all whom I have contacted think Parmenter is brilliant. We must have faith, little sister. He’ll have the answers for you.”
“But what if they are not answers we want to hear?”MoreLess
“Yes.” My voice broke as I thought of what lay ahead. How would Edward cope if the doctor pronounced his case ...hopeless?
“Dear friend,” she said, putting a gentle hand on my shoulder. “All will be well. You’ll see. I’ve heard that Mr. Parmenter, the oculist, is thought to be a genius. After your letter sharing Mr. Carter’s recommendation, I asked around, and all whom I have contacted think Parmenter is brilliant. We must have faith, little sister. He’ll have the answers for you.”
“But what if they are not answers we want to hear?”MoreLess
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