Good Night, Mr. Holmes
“of corset cover and pantaloon was strewn about her rooms.Open trunks lay in wait for unwary shinbones. An unlikely perfume of violet sachets and mothballs pervaded the suite. To this disordered atmosphere the von Ormsteins made pilgrimage in solemn turn to observe Irene’s vanquishment. First came Hortense, smirking.“I am so sorry to disturb you, Irene dear. When do you think you will be ready to leave?”Irene combed a distracted hand through auburn curls, turning her impeccable coiffure into wil...d disarray. “Perhaps the day after tomorrow. I simply cannot manage to pack so many things any sooner.”“Surely your maid will do all that?”“But first I must tell the maid what to do! It has all been so sudden.” Here Irene sighed, carefully avoiding Hortense’s gaze. Only I saw the Duchess’s expression of cruel triumph, which further disfigured her unattractive features.“I have some lovely mountain laurel sachets,” the Duchess said with a sneer. “I will have my Angelica bring them to you as a parting gift.”“So generous,”MoreLess
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